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Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity) (Multiple Positions Available) UMass Amherst
Under the direct supervision of the HFA Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and Student Success, the Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor provides comprehensive advising for College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) students in various majors, including HFA exploratory track students. This position works closely with other advising personnel to ensure high-quality advising and academic services for all undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor/ Senior Academic Advisor is responsive to the widely varied needs of diverse student populations and works in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
Assistant Professor - Plant Biology UMass Amherst
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Plant Biology. This is an academic-year appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.
Electrician I (Zone 1) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; electric, electronic, electro-mechanical controls, card access/security, fire alarm, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities. Performs related work as required.
Operations Manager - Office of News and Media Relations UMass Amherst
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of News and Media Relations, the Operations Manager organizes, leads and executes priority projects and strategic initiatives for the Office of News and Media Relations. The Operations Manager ensures all communications and projects further both department and university strategic goals. The position oversees daily department operations and financials to build a collaborative culture and meet organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.
Carpenter I (Alterations) UMass Amherst
The Carpenter I, working within the Alterations Department, maintains and enhances campus buildings and related structures. This role involves applying carpentry techniques and utilizing tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, hardware, and other architectural elements. The Carpenter I collaborates on alteration projects, performs structural modifications, and ensures high-quality, safe work. This position requires inspecting structures, estimating required resources, and interpreting blueprints or sketches.
Carpenter I (Alterations) UMass Amherst
The Carpenter I, working within the Alterations Department, maintains and enhances campus buildings and related structures. This role involves applying carpentry techniques and utilizing tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, hardware, and other architectural elements. The Carpenter I collaborates on alteration projects, performs structural modifications, and ensures high-quality, safe work. This position requires inspecting structures, estimating required resources, and interpreting blueprints or sketches.
Computer Systems Administrator UMass Amherst
The Computer Systems Administrator (CSA), an independent and contributing member of the Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology IT teams, will implement and support policy decisions, and represent CNS and both departments in appropriate meetings/projects. The CSA, with a strong ability to prioritize and make decisions for computing facilities of two departments, is responsible for support of research, teaching and administrative network-attached workstations, stand-alone computers, peripherals, hardware, software and all network connections.
Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Multiple positions open. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and Student Success, the Academic Advisor (entry level)/Senior Academic Advisor(comprehensive) position provides advising to students in the College of Engineering’s (COE) various majors, double majors, dual degrees, minors, exploratory tracks and graduate programs. The position works closely with other advising personnel to ensure high quality advising and academic services for all students, with particular emphasis on programmatic needs for first-year, transfer, and at-risk students and uses computer-based registration and academic records technology, such as Spire and Navigate. The position is responsive to the widely varied needs of diverse student populations and works in a high volume and fast-paced work environment.
4-H Extension Educator II - Mt. Ida (Hybrid Opportunity) Mt. Ida - Newton, UMass Amherst
The 4-H Extension Educator for the Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, located at the Mount Ida Campus, will provide programmatic leadership and management for the Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Programs. Develop and implement educational programs and resources for youth ages 5-18 while providing support and oversight for collaborating adult volunteers and partner organizations.
Research Fellow UMass Amherst
The research fellow will engage in research activities related to NIEHS-funded projects focused on reducing dietary exposure to environmental pollutants (PFAS and micro- and nanoplastics) and mitigating their toxicity using sorbent materials.
Technical Assistant I (Lab Manager - Aulet Lab) UMass Amherst
The Technical Assistant I will function as the Lab Manager for Dr. Lauren Aulet’s lab. This individual will assist with multiple projects related to the study of numerical and spatial cognition in adults and children, using both behavioral and neural (fMRI) methods. Duties include recruiting and scheduling participants, collecting data, organizing data, analyzing data, and helping with project management (placing orders, organizing team meetings).
Electrician I (Fire Alarm Shop) UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity.  Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
High Voltage Electrician I UMass Amherst
Operate, maintain, and repair the campus 115,000 high voltage power distribution system, exterior lighting system, and related equipment.
Maintainer I (SW/S Facilities Operations) UMass Amherst
Performs general janitorial duties in connection with cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities.
Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
Under the direction of the Director of Marketing Strategy and Communications for Isenberg Graduate and Professional Programs, and working closely with all program personnel, the Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managing qualified leads for Isenberg Graduate and Professional programs. The position will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System data, qualifying leads and recommending appropriate allocation of marketing resources to follow-up with prospective students.
Director Curriculum & Outreach (Slavery North) UMass Amherst
The Director of Curriculum and Outreach manages Slavery North's developing strategies to interpret and share research findings with academic and professional organizations, the community, and the media.  The Director collaborates with active researchers at UMASS and in the field, as well as reviews related academic publications to help publicize the history and art historical depiction of slavery in the northern part of North America. The Director plans and organizes panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings, conferences, workshops, and other in-person and virtual events. Additionally, the director is responsible for developing historical and art historical curricula for all educational levels and for academic and lay audiences in this emerging field of study.
NTT Lecturer Afro-American Studies UMass Amherst
Temporary, full time lecturer to teach three courses per semester for AY 2025-2026. Fall 2025: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies, AA151 Literature & Culture, AA156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music. Spring 2026: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies, 156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music, AA600T Black Feminisms.
Extension Educator III - Municipal Clean Energy (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The Extension Educator III, Municipal Clean Energy, provides technical assistance and develop research-based information, publications, and programs related to municipal and community-wide clean energy planning and implementation across Massachusetts, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and other partners within and outside of UMass.
Departmental Assistant (Bakery Assistant) UMass Amherst
The Bakery Assistant (Departmental Assistant) prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage.  This is a temporary, unbenefited position.
Clerk IV (Office Manager) UMass Amherst
The Clerk IV manages personnel functions for Center for Early Education and Care (CEEC), administers classroom staff scheduling, hires student Assistant Teachers and office staff, manages childcare enrollment and tuition assistance programs in accordance with CEEC and tuition assistance agency policies, oversees the daily operation of the CEEC office, administers CEEC child snack program.

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