Work-Study
On-Campus
Job
Postings for Fall - 2008
Bus Drivers – Needed
for the Academic Year:
UMass Transit Service is seeking Bus Operators. Operators will service the Five-College
area, as well as several outreach areas. Applicants must be able to pass a
NIDA-5 panel pre-employment drug screen and have at least three semesters
remaining. As a bus driver, you will be trained to receive your Class B
Commercial Drivers License, which will enable you to operate our Transit
Coaches. Our bus drivers are committed to safety, efficiency, and courtesy and
having fun. Must be willing to work a minimum of 15hrs/week. Position
pays $9.50/hr. A Valid driver’s license is required. Minimum of
1-yr driving in the
CONTACT: DON
CHAPMAN, UMass Transit Services, Call (413) 545-0056 to apply or E-mail dchapman@admin.umass.edu.
Accounting
Clerical Assistant:
We have a
position open for an accounting clerical assistant for Facilities and Campus Planning,
the duties include data entry on Deltek Advantage system; creating electronic
purchase order log sheets for contractors, designers, and vendor files, also
filing, copying and scanning for Accounting unit as well as project managers.
The position is for up to20hrs/week, at $8/hr; references required. Experience
required: knowledge of basic computer applications including, MS Word and
Excel. Experience working with a wide variety of people from a wide variety of
backgrounds; the ability to work independently and set priorities.
CONTACT: JOYCE TUTUN, Facilities &
Campus Planning, Email to apply – Please, to: jtutun@facil.umass.edu. [9-03]
Administrative
Assistant:
Student
needed to assist the Dean’s office in the
CONTACT: JEANNE LAPAN, Dean’s office
/ CHFA, 214 SOUTH College, Call 545-4169, or
Apply in Person. [9-02]
Administrative
Assistant / Travel Services Assistant:
Travel
Services Corporate Travel Card Program has a position available for a
work-study student eligible student position for 8-10hrs/week; Monday thru
Friday; position to start immediately; work hours may be available thru winter
session. Sophomore or juniors preferred; major in hospitality and tourism
management a plus; pays starts at $9.00/hr; with the possibility of $.50/hr pay
increase each Spring/Fall semester. You must have a work-study award, &
documentation required for the interview. Responsibilities include general
work; office reception; assisting with daily operations, database management,
creating reports, and writing short newsletter articles relating to the
corporate travel card program. Excellent phone reception, customer service, and
writing skills required, plus knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel. WE ARE A
FRAGERENCE FREE – Work environment, no perfumes, or fragrances please. Experience
& references are required.
CONTACT: DONNA WALTERS, Campus Travel
Services, 206 Physical Plant. Call 545-1081, or Email w/Resume to dwalters@admin.umass.edu.
Administrative
Assistant – Needed at CCEBMS;
The
Committee for the Collegiate Education of Blacks and other Minority Students is
seeking an administrative assistant to carry out office duties and tasks
assigned to take messages, file documents; run errands on campus; send out
mailings, set-up/monitor student study center, retrieve/sort mail, log-in
statistical information using Excel, monitor Shirley Graham Dubois Study,
Oversee development, designing and marketing of promotional materials, and
other duties as assigned or needed. The position is for a minimum of
10hrs/week; at $10/hr. Students must be able to work a minimum of 10hrs between
the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Graduate student preferred; high
motivated & enthusiastic; supervisory experience; strong organizational &
supervisory skills; the ability to work with diverse populations; excellent
interpersonal skills; experience developing budget reports; excellent writing
skills; and spreadsheets, MS Excel experience preferred; computer knowledge and
experience working with blogs, and Sparks. For more information about this
position contact the following person.
CONTACT: DORIS CLEMMONS, CCEBMS, Email to
apply to: dc@acad.umass.edu. [9-02]
Administrative
Assistant at O2O (Office-2-Office):
The Office
2 Office department provides support services to campus departments including
Print, Mail, and Opscan Services. The Senior Manager is seeking an assistant to
perform data collection and management functions including surfing the web for
data and information about business functions at peer institutes, compiling
data from the web, publications, and other sources, and performing data entry
and management functions using Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and other standard
office software. Related computer based work and office duties such as filing,
copying, running errands, etc. may be required. The more computer knowledge,
experience, and flexibility you have, the better. The job is for about
15hrs/week; at a pay rate of $10/hr. We can work out the specifics depending on
your ability and schedule, but all hours worked must be between 9am and 5pm,
Monday thru Friday ONLY. No nights or weekends hours. This job is based in
Herter hall though you may be asked to work in Whitmore, Goodell, or other O2O
offices from time to time. This position is for Work-study students – ONLY.
To be considered for this job, you must have a financial aid award letter showing
the amount of your work-study award. Please apply by email only to the
following email address listed below. Along with your introduction, contact
information, qualifications, and interest in this job, please send whatever
information and attachments you think will support your application for this
position. Experience requires is: ability to work independently; attention to
detail; strong computer skills, in particular with researching and managing
information; the ability to follow directions and established procedures.
References are required.
CONTACT: SAM WELSON, Office 2 Office, 101
Herter Hall, Email to Apply – ONLY. To Welson@admin.umass.edu. [8-22]
Administrative
Assistant – Position Available at
CONTACT: PATTY McGILL,
African Studies –
Office & Website Assistant:
The Five College African Scholars
Program (ASP) of the Five College African Studies Office (http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/african/),
located in 706 Thompson Hall (UMass), has an opening for a work-study student
office and website assistant. This work involves maintaining our FilemakerPro
database of contacts, keeping our websites and calendar of events current,
helping plan and publicize African Studies events, and conducting bibliographic
searches using the library resources of the Five Colleges. It also includes the
clerical duties of typing, filing, photocopying, running errands, on the UMass
campus. The successful applicant will be someone with demonstrable skills in
website and database management, library research and filing. Experience using
Excel and FilemakerPro as well as a knowledge of and interest in
CONTACT:
ALEXANDRA de MONTRICHARD, Five College African Scholars Program, Email asp@fivecolleges.edu. [8-11]
Area Supervisor – Needed for Academic Year 2008-09:
Residence
Hall Security: Area Supervisor – Residence Hall Security seeks outgoing and
active individuals with good communication skills for the position of Area
Supervisor. Job tasks include, but are not limited to: conducting walking
patrols of an assigned living area for an evening in all weather conditions;
aiding, relieving & supervising Security Monitors at fixed positions;
securing & alarming building access points; conducting walking safety
escorts; and responding to emergency situations. The position is ideal for
anyone interested in gaining valuable supervisory experience. No previous
security or supervisory experience is necessary; however we are seeking
energetic, outgoing people who enjoy working in a dynamic environment working
with people. this is not a spectator position! Applicants must be students at
UMass/Amherst, be in good academic standing, have a clean criminal &
judicial records and commit to working at least three (3) weekend shifts per
month (until 3am); plus one weekday shift per week. Most monitors average
20-25hrs/week. This is a highly competitive position with excellent starting
pay of $9.25/hr; with opportunities for advancement, as well as semi-annual reviews
for performance based financial incentives. Candidates will receive paid
on-the-job training. All necessary equipment & uniform is
department-issued. All are encouraged to apply. Applications are now available
and being accepted at our over located in Dickinson Hall; this position is
continuously hiring however we are looking to hire many people at the beginning
of the semester. For more information on joining an excellent team of people
visit our website at http://www.umass.edu/studentsecurity/jobs.html.
Past
experience in a position with responsibility and ability to work unsupervised
is desired, but not required for exceptional candidates. Candidates should have
a clean criminal record and clean college judicial record, a minimum of 2.30
GPA, and be able to meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.
Again, this is a dynamic position requiring constant public interaction.
Successful applicants have excellent communication skills, thrive in busy
environments, and work well in a large & diverse population.
CONTACT:
JOHN RICHARDSON, Residence Hall Security – 107
Assistant to Fire Alarm Shop Crew – Needed:
We
are looking for a work-study student to be an assist to the Fire Alarm Shop crew,
doing repairs and preventive maintenance on fire alarms under the direct
supervision of full-time paid staff. The position is for up to 20hrs/week; at
hours to be scheduled around students
classes/commitments, M-F between 7am and 3pm. This position pays $8.50/hr.
CONTACT:
JAN POWERS, Administrative Services, Physical Plant, Call 577-3115. [9-05]
Assistant to ONSA (Office of National Scholarship
Advisement):
We
are looking for a student to assist the ONSA Office with tasks related to the
processing of the following: National Scholarships, UMass Honor Society
Chapters of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa,
CONTACT:
FIRUZEH KHORASANIZADEH, ONSA Office, 504 Goodell, Email to Apply only please to
– Firuzeh@comcol.umass.edu.
[8-21]
Assistant Teacher – Center for Early Education &
Care // Fall 2008:
Assist with all aspects
of toddler (15-months – 2yrs, 9months) or preschool (2yrs, 9months – 5yrs)
early education and care. Participate in curriculum activities with children
and help maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment. Fall Hours:
8-10hrs/week, 2–three or four hour blocks of time or full-day for example:
M/W/F 8AM-11AM, Tues/Thurs 11am-3pm, or T 8am – 4pm.; M – F from
8:00am-1:00/2:00; 11:30/12:30-4:30/5:30pm; or full 8hr/day Monday-Friday from
8:00-8:30am –to 4:00/4:30pm. Starting salary is $8.00/hr, Work-study award
preferred. Previous experience with young children. All interest parties can pick-up an application form at
Audio Transcriber:
Student
needed to transcribe recorded speech into text, convert tape recorded data into
sound files, and help organize audio material for use in undergraduate
Linguistics courses. Experience with transcription required; familiarity with
Mac required; work-study preferred; interest in Linguistics preferred. Please
email resume with subject line” audio-transcriber position” to the following
person. Position pays $10/hr for approximately 6hrs/week. Apply in person or by
email no calls.
CONTACT
– SARAH VEGA-LIROS, Dept of Linguistics, 226 South College, Email sarahv@linguist.umass.edu. [8-12]
Bezanson
Recital Hall Stage & Recording Crew –Needed:
We are looking for reliable individuals who are needed to
staff the stage, lighting, and other areas, etc. in the Music Department
Recital hall. The flexible schedule is required for evening and weekend
performances as scheduled. Knowledge of
classical music is helpful but not required for new applicants. Position pays
$9/hr with average performance equaling a four (4) hour commitment. A personal
interview is required (bring resume, names/contact information for at
least two work related references, your financial aid award letter showing
Work-study $$$ amount to the interview). For more information about this position please contact the following
person.
CONTACT: BRANDON MILLARDO, Hall Manager,
Email to apply to bmilardo@student.umass.edu.
[08/12]
Bike
Co-Op Co-Manager/Mechanic – Position Available:
The
UMass Bicycle Co-Op is hiring for the fall semester! Do you like Bicycles? Are
you good with tools? Are you clumsy with a wrench, but interested in getting
first-hand experience in the day to day running of a business? If so, this is
the job for! The UMass Bike Co-Op is a student run business that is
simultaneously a full-service bike shop and community resource for tools,
repair skills and advocacy. As a Bike Co-Op co-manager, you will be an equal
partner in a cooperatively-run business where you can gain valuable business,
mechanical and personal experience, as well as just have the most fun that is
possible without being on two wheels. Work-study is preferred; but not
required. To apply please come in and see us in person at the Bike-Co-Op, we
are located in the
CONTACT:
GREG COLBY, Dalia Klausner, or Isaac Lavoie, 326
Business Data Management Clerk:
The
Center for Student Development has an open position in the business area of the
central department. Duties will entail daily mail distribution and courier service across campus, as well as
copying, collating and filing of business related documents. These are functions
that include reviewing financial data to audit and update business records
using various computer programs. A positive attitude for providing good
customer service will be key for this job. Please send an email to the
following person requesting a job description and application if interested.
This position is for 8-12hrs/week; at $8.50/hr. Experience required – Friday
morning availability is needed; the ability to work with accuracy with numbers;
having knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting and Excel experience would be
preferred. References are required.
CONTACT:
KRISTA B. WILSON,. Center for Student Development, 416 Student Union Bldg,
Email Krista@stuaf.umass.edu.
[8-26] To request job description
& application.
Campus Recreation & Sports Clubs – Positions
Available 2008:
The
following positions are available work-study preferred, but will accept non
work-study student, when applying please bring two (2) forms of identification,
(photo ID & birth certificate or SS card). Applications are available at
Rm 215-Boyden Gym.
COUNTER
SUPERVISOR:
Issue and renew lockers/exchange towels and
clothing/clean out lockers, weekday morning, afternoon and early evening shifts
available, work study strongly preferred, no experience required, starting rate
$8.00/hr, 6-8 hrs/week, 7:00am-10:30pm weekdays; 10:30am-8:00pm weekends.
CONTACT Jeanne Orr, Sr Assoc Dir, 545-0022. Apply in person at Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN:
Provide first aid to ice hockey participants, games
are scheduled 9:00pm-12:00 midnight on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, work
study preferred, current EMT certification required, starting rate $9.50/hr,
6-12 hrs/week.
CONTACT Dr. Zulma C Garcia, Dir,
Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs 545-0022. Apply in person, 215 Boyden.
EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR:
Issue,
collect, and maintain intramural sports equipment, 4:00-9:00pm Monday-Thursday,
work study required, no experience required, starting rate $8.00/hour, 8-10
hours/week,
CONTACT Jeanne Orr, Sr Assoc Dir,
Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 545-0022. Apply in person, 215 Boyden.
FACILITY SUPERVISOR:
Monitor access to recreation facilities, maintain
participation records and serve as a resource person to the community, work
study strongly preferred, no experience required, starting rate of pay
$8.00/hr, 6-8 hrs/week, 6:45am-10:30pm weekdays, 11:00pm-9:00pm weekends.
CONTACT Amy Crist, Asst Dir, Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs
545-0022. Apply in person, 215 Boyden.
OFFICE
SUPERVISOR:
Staff the Campus Recreation office, customer
assistance, photocopying, recreation sales, clerical work, record-keeping for
Campus Recreation program, 11:00am-9:30pm weekdays, work study strongly
preferred, no experience required, starting rate $8.00/hr, 6-8 hours per week.
CONTACT David A. Litterer, Office
Manager, 545-0022. Apply in person, 215 Boyden.
PROGRAM
OUTREACH:
Promote activities of the Campus Recreation program,
supervise informational table at Campus Center Concourse, hand out literature
and answer
questions, 9:00am-1:00pm, work study required, no experience necessary,
starting rate $8.00/hrr, 6-8 hours/week.
CONTACT David A. Litterer, Office Manager,
Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden, 545-0022. Apply in person, 215 Boyden.
WORKOUT
INSTRUCTOR:
Leading drop-in workouts in the following
formats- Boot Camp, Interval Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Abdominal &
Lower Back Strength,
Cardio Blast, Hip-Hop Club Cardio, Total Body Strength, Cardio Funk, Step
Aerobics, Spinning, and Pilates, qualifications 1-2 years teaching experience,
certification from one of the following-AFAA Primary Group exercise, ACE Group
Exercise, ACSM Group Exercise Certification, or a personal training
certification from the NSCA, ACE, or ACSM, starting pay rate $10.50/hr.
CONTACT Amy Crist, Asst Dir, Campus Recreation
& Sport Clubs, 577-0855.
Apply in person at 215 Boyden.
SPORTS
OFFICIAL/FIELD HOCKEY:
Officiate
intramural contests, games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-9:00PM, job
runs from September 17-October 30, 2-6 hrs/week, starting pay rate: $8.50/hr,
no officiating experience necessary, knowledge of sport rules helpful, apply by
attending the required officials
clinic; Mon 9/15 (7:00pm 19 Boyden).
CONTACT
Jeanne Orr, Sr Assoc Dir, Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden,
545-0022. Apply in person at 215 Boyden.
SPORTS
OFFICIAL/FLAG FOOTBALL:
Officiate intramural contests, games are scheduled
Mondays-Thursdays 4:30-8:30pm, job runs from September 15-October 30, 6-9
hrs/week, work study preferred, no officiating experience necessary-knowledge
of sport rules helpful, starting pay rate: $8.50/hr, apply by attending THREE required officials clinics: Rules
Wed 9/10 at 6:00pm 249 Boyden, Thurs 9/11 at 7:00pm, 249 Boyden AND Sun 9/14 at
7:00pm Boyden fields.
CONTACT Jason Incorvati, Assoc Dir, Campus
Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden, 545-0022. Apply in person at 215 Boyden
SPORTS
OFFICIAL/ICE HOCKEY:
Officiate
intramural contests, games are scheduled 9:00pm-1:00am on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Sundays, job runs from September 23 - Dec 8, work study preferred, no
officiating experience necessary, knowledge of sport rules helpful, must be able
to ice skate, 3-9 hrs/week, starting pay rate $9.00/hr, apply by attending TWO
required officials clinics: Tue 9/16 at 7:00pm 227 Herter or Wed 9/17
at 7:00pm, 249 Boyden AND Thurs 9/18 at 9:00pm, Mullins rink.
CONTACT Dr. Zulma C. Garcia, Dir,
Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden, 545-0022. Apply in person at 215 Boyden.
SPORTS
OFFICIAL/SOCCER:
Officiate
intramural contests, games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm, job
runs from September 15-October 30, work study preferred, no officiating
experience necessary, knowledge of sport rules helpful, 2-10 hrs/week, starting
pay rate $8.50/hr, apply by attending TWO
required officials clinics: Wed 9/10 at 7:00pm 19 Boyden, AND Thurs 9/11 at
7:00pm, 19 Boyden.
CONTACT Jason Incorvati, Assoc Dir, Campus
Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden, 545-0022. Apply in person at 215 Boyden
SPORTS
OFFICIAL/VOLLEYBALL:
Officiate
intramural contests, games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm, job
runs from October 6-November 21, work study preferred, no officiating
experience necessary, knowledge of sport rules helpful, 2-10 hrs/week, starting
pay rate $8.25/hr, apply by attending the required officials clinic: Wed 10/1
6:00pm - 19 Boyden, Thu 10/2 7:00pm - 19 Boyden AND Sunday 10/5 7:00pm -
Boyden Gym.
CONTACT
Jason Incorvati, Assoc Dir, Campus Recreation & Sport Clubs, 215 Boyden,
413/545-0022. Apply in person at 215 Boyden
Clerical / Office
Assistant:
The UMass Extension Landscape,
Nursery and Urban Forestry Program needs someone part-time to assist with
routine office tasks. These include: typing reports, data entry, newsletter
subscription renewals, answering the phone, copying, filing, and use of spreadsheets.
Other tasks as needed. Please email or call to set up an appointment for an
interview. This position is for 8-12hrs/week, at $9.50/week, references are
required. Must be able to type reasonably quickly and accurately. The
experience with Word and Excel is preferred.
CONTACT:
ELLEN WEEKS, UMass Extension – French Hall Rm 104, Call 545-2685, or Emaileweeks@umext.umass.edu or
Apply in Person. [9-02]
Clerical Assistant:
We are looking for a responsible
individual to assist in our office. Knowledge of MS Word & Excel as well as
good organizational skills and the ability to work independently are a must.
This position includes answering phones, filing, creating reports, assisting
with some development activities and other duties as needed. Position is for 10-20hrs/week,
at $9.00/hr. No references required.
CONTACT:
TOM HASTINGS, NRE Development Office, Stockbridge Hall, Call 577-4295, or Email
to apply to thastings@nre.umass.edu.
[9-05]
Clerical Assistant:
We are looking for a student to work
in our academic office – to assist with administrative projects, department
mail & delivery of mail across campus, position is for 10-12hrs/week, at
$8.25/hr. Ideal hours are spread over 5-days starting after 12-noon… Willing to
discuss. Reliability & dependability most important, knowledge of MS Word
& Excel; we are a very friendly office to work in and are very supportive
of your academic deadlines. No references required.
CONTACT:
JENNIFER SUGLIA, Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, 219-E Lab,
Call to apply for this position. Call 545-3559. [9-05]
Clerical Assistant:
We are looking for two (2) students
to be clerical assistants in the School of Nursing Academic Services
Department. Computer literate plus organizational skills, position is for
6-10hrs/week, at $8.25/hr. No references requested. Basic office skills such as
typing, filing, collating, PC basics, the ability to follow directions and
related instructions from Academic Services staff.
CONTACT:
MAUREEN BAILEY, Email bailey@nursing.umass.edu.
[9-03]
Clerical Assistant:
Looking for a reliable work-study or
non work-study student to work in the Provost’s office. Student will be
responsible for helping to staff the receptionist’s desk, mailings, filing,
deliveries around campus, and special projects. The right candidate will have strong
interpersonal skills, prior office experience, and be comfortable working in a
professional atmosphere. An application is available online at www.umass.edu/provost/studentapp.doc and can be submitted via email. Interviews
will then be scheduled with qualified candidates. This position is for
10-15hrs/week, at $8.50/hr; prior office experience and computer knowledge, and
references are required.
CONTACT:
NANCY BUFFONE, Provost’s Office 362 Whitmore Building, Resume is requested when
applying; Email buffone@provost.umass.edu. [9-02]
Clerical Assistant:
Student needed, work-study or non work-study
to provide spreadsheet data entry and formatting; telephone support; and
software installation; to assist with word processing, photocopying, filing,
and other general office duties as assigned. Position is for 10-20hrs/week, at
$9.00/hr, and references are required. Experience required – familiarity with
spreadsheet manipulation and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with word processing
and Microsoft Word; general office skills; typing skills; accuracy and
attention to detail; the ability to work independently. Experience desired:
knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft6 Access, and HTML
(Dreamweaver).
CONTACT:
ROBERTA LaBARBERA, Office of Institutional Research, Email to Apply to oir@oirp.umass.edu. [8-18]
Clerical Assistant:
We
are looking for a responsible individual to assist for the summer; knowledge of
MS Word & Excel as well as good organizational skills; typing; and the ability
to work independently when necessary. This position includes data entry;
filing, sorting, copying, answering phones, mail distribution, across campus
errands and other duties as needed. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Illustrator, Microsoft Access and Dreamweaver a plus, but not required. The
ability to monitor and update the contents of the Northeast Alliance Website a
plus, but not required. This position will also be available for the
Fall/Spring Semester. Position pays $10/hr; references required, position for
up to 20hrs if needed.
CONTACT:
PAT LEHOUILLIER,
Cluster Office Worker / Mail Sorter:
The
Dwight/Leach/Hamlin Cluster Office is hiring for Cluster Office workers and/or Mail sorters for the fall semester.
The office is located in Leach Dorm in Northeast/Central Area. Applicants
can pick up an application in the Leach Cluster office, ASAP. There is no
experience required, except that you must have a work-study award. References
are required. Apply in person – ONLY!
CONTACT:
Liz McLoughlin, Residence Life.
Computer Person:
Looking
for a work-study student for solving hardware/software problems, who is
proficient in web tending (yes! Web
tending), word, and Gmail; the hours are flexible, position pays $10/hr, no
references required.
CONTACT:
Kathy Boron, Email to Apply – Please, to Kathy@educ.umass.edu. [8-29]
Co-Manager Needed at Campus Design & Copy:
CD&C
is looking for enthusiastic and responsible undergraduates who want to work in
a cooperative student-run environment. We are located on the 4th
floor of the Student Union where we make copies, do custom design work, and
provide course packets for students. Applications will be available the first
day of school, and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us via
email Check out our website, if you want to learn more about the cooperative, we
are located at Http://umass.edu/cdcopy.
Experience requirements are a two-semester commitment, being in good academic
standing and a strong will to work at a cooperative. We are also looking for
students with computer design skills (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and
InDesign) but it is not necessary for a strong applicant. Position is for
10-15hrs/week at $8.00/hr; references required.
CONTACT:
HANNAH SCHREINER, Campus Design & Copy Email to apply to cdandc@gmail.com. You can also Apply in
Person. [8-11]
Co-Managers Needed for Sylvan Snack Bar for 2008-09
Academic Year:
We are taking applications for this upcoming academic year
2008-2009; we are looking for Co-Manager’s for the student run Sylvan Snack
Bar, which is located in the basement of McNamara in the Sylvan Residential
Area. The Snack bar is looking for dedicated, responsible and organized workers
to apply. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students; there is a
two-semester commitment requirement; and seniors are not encouraged to apply.
Work-study is preferred, but not necessary. The Sylvan Snack Bar is a
non-profit, student-run organization, tasks involve but are not limited to –
cooking and preparation; customer interaction, and committee work such as
advertising/marketing; bookkeeping, purchasing, inventory physical upkeep of
the establishment, and hiring/training of other new co-managers. The Sylvan
Snack Bar is open during the Fall & Spring sessions, Sunday thru Thursday
from 6pm-12am. Requirements: two-four-hour shifts per week; participation in
two committees and attendance at our mandatory ALL-staff meeting every week.
Applications are available in the Sylvan Snack Bar (McNamara basement) and
Sylvan Cluster offices starting September 8th, 2008. The hour’s
10-15hrs/week, pay rate is $8/hr, and references are required. For more
information contact the following person via
email.
CONTACT: JENNA RANKER, Sylvan Snack Bar, Email jhranker@student.umass.edu. [08-12]
Co-Managers For Tickets Unlimited:
TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR Fall Employment 2008 -
Tickets Unlimited is looking for undergrads who can work
cooperatively with other enthusiastic undergrads in a student run business
selling tickets for student events and managing vendors in the campus
concourse. You must be able to dedicate at least 8-hours a week and some
weekends; freshman/sophomores or work-study applicants are encouraged, but not
required for a strong candidate. This position pays $8/hr; no experience is
required, but a background in interpersonal and clerical skills is encouraged,
references are required, this position is for approximately 10-15hrs/week. We
would like to have people in place for the fall semester, so apply early.
CONTACT: DAVE PIPER, Tickets Unlimited,
Community Education
Administrative Assistant:
General
Summary of Position: Under the general supervision of the Director of Community
Education, the Administrative Assistant provides program support and assists in
the management of daily operations necessary for educational programming on
issues of violence prevention. Examples of duties: complies and analyzes
program records and statistics on a monthly basis: responsible for monthly
reports to funding sources. Updates and maintains current program information
systems; designs others as needed. Data entry, mailing, phone communication;
assists with development and distribution of outreach materials; compiling and
completing program mailings, tracking data about outreach activities; sending
out press releases, following up with media contacts; assists staff with
organizing program and education materials. Acts as a representative of the
Education/Advocate Program and the Everywoman’s Center and has a working
knowledge of the resources we provide; and maintains a professional demeanor
with staff, university and all other agencies. Position is for 10-15hrs/week at
$8.00/hr; references are required. Experience required – qualifications:
knowledge of and experience with, the full spectrum of issues faced by women:
particularly those relating to violence. Experience working with diverse
populations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent
oral and written communication skills. Excellent working knowledge of database
systems and word-processing (MS Word, Excel, and Access programs). Creativity
and familiarity with Publisher, PowerPoint and Adobe Reader a plus. The ability
to work independently and meet deadlines, and proficient in Spanish is desirable.
CONTACT: TANYA KACHWAHA, Everywoman’s
Center – Rm 203 Wilder Hall. Call 577-6351 or Email us at tanyak@admin.umass.edu. [8-11]
Computer Advisor:
The
Athletics Business Office is looking for a student to assist the Department
with general computer related questions/problems. The computer advisor will
assist in imaging the computers in the Athletic Department; update/maintain the
department’s computer inventory; cooperate with OIT in imaging network resources;
ability to instruct staff in the proper uses of their computer; and to perform
other duties as assigned. High education preferred, knowledge of Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, OS x10.4+ preferred, knowledge of Networking
concepts and practices preferred, familiarity with Outlook Express, MS Office
Suite, and specifically MS Access. This position is for 10-15hrs/week, at
$10-$12.00/hr. Graduate Student preferred.
CONTACT: JOYCE
HAHN, Athletics Business office, 203 Boyden, Apply via Email or In Person –
Please! Email to jhahn@admion.umass.edu.
[9-03]
Computer Technician – Needed:
The
Library Systems Department is looking for an undergraduate student to help with
various tasks such as PC troubleshooting, hardware & software installation
and support, ghosting/imaging PCs, relocating workstations, answering phones,
wire management, and development and documentation of technical procedures.
Hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30am-5pm. This position is for
10-20hrs/week at a pay rate of $9.50/hr; and references are required for this
position. Experience required: experience installing, configuring and
troubleshooting networked and stand alone hardware and software. Experience
with PCs, Windows, XP, and Microsoft Office products.
CONTACT:
Evadne Friedman or Nancy Wonsey, DuBois Library, Apply in Person or Email evadne@library.umass.edu. [8-28]
Computer Technician Assistant:
Engineering
and Computing Services is seeking a work-study student to assist full-time
staff with basic computer hardware support, and network wiring with the
CONTACT:
SCOTT REED, Engineering Computer Sciences Dept – 113 Marcus Hall. Call
545-3579, or Email reed@ecs.umass.edu,
a resume is requested when apply – please. [8-28]
Computer Technical Assistant:
The
Cognitive Learning in Science Group (CLSG) is looking for a go-to person for
computer issues in a small office setting; familiarity with Mac and Windows
file sharing. Oversee 5 computers (4 Macs and a PC) and a network file server.
Computer science majors in second year or later preferred. Mac geek preferred;
Windows experience a plus. Knowledge of Mac Classic applications a plus but not
preferred. In addition to standard computer maintenance, this position will
involve troubleshooting Mac/PC network connectivity issues and researching and
installing software for use in our projects (educational research, video
analysis, graphics for publication). Position is for 5hrs/week, at $9-$12.00/hr
depending on knowledge and experience. References required; work-study a plus.
We will respond to all inquiries after Aug 25th. If desired, this
position can be combined with the CLSG Video Assistant position posted here. CONTACT – John Clement Cognitive
Learning Science Group, Email to Apply to clement@srri.umass.edu. [8-18]
Concert Program Typist / Office Worker –Needed:
We
are looking for a reliable student with word processing skills needed to assist
with typing of concert programs for the Department of Music as well as
mailings, data entry, and general office work Careful attention to details and
ability to meet deadlines a must, position pays $8.50/hr/part-time flexible
hours. Freshman, sophomores or juniors are preferred. Experience with MS Word
is preferred and previous experience working in an office a plus but not a
must. In person interview required (bring names /contact information for past
work-related references).
CONTACT:
DENISE CUDDERBACK, Graduate Secretary, Dept of Music, FAC Rm-273. Call 545-0311
or email me at dqc@music.umass.edu.
[8-11]
Customer
Service Agent:
Are you a
people person? Do you like languages, interacting with people from diverse
backgrounds and using the most recent audio, video and web technology? If so,
we may have the right opportunity for you.
CONTACT: GORKEN CILAM,
Departmental Recycling
Assistant:
The Recycling assistant works at the
UMass Recycling Facility located at
CONTACT:
JOHN PEPI, Office of Waste Management, Moving and Surplus Property, Email jrpepi@admin.umass.edu. [9-03]
Departmental Recycling
“Office” Assistant:
The Recycling “office” assistant
will work at the UMass Recycling Facility, located at
CONTACT:
JOHN PEPI, Office of Waste Management, Moving and Surplus Property, Email jrpepi@admin.umass.edu. [9-03]
Departmental Assistant:
Work-study student needed for
general office help in our main office with duties to include sorting mail,
departmental errands around campus, filing, data entry, and other duties as
needed. Position is for 2hrs/day, for 5-days a week (10hrs/week), afternoons
preferred. Pay is $8.50/hr, prior office experience preferred; references
requested.
CONTACT:
ANN BRAINERD, Polymer Science & Engineering Dept., Email to Apply: abrainerd@polysci.umass.edu.
[9-04]
Departmental Assistant:
Our office is looking for a
work-study student to perform routine duties, cleaning, unpacking our copy
supplies, and putting them away into the cabinets; helping computer specialist
by cleaning computer labs, moving computers and running errands, there may be
other duties needed upon request, this position is for approximately 3hrs/week
– on FRIDAYS, the position pays $8/hr.
CONTACT:
CHRIS EVANS, Call 545-2594, or Email to Apply – Please, to: cmevans@econs.umass.edu. [9-03]
Departmental Assistant:
The
Economics Department is seeking an energetic, reliable work-study student who
is willing to pitch in on all types of departmental tasks: being a courier for
items to Thompson, Draper hall, Whitmore, Goodell, Lederle, etc; assisting with
filing, sorting, and delivering of mail to mailboxes, posting notices,
proofreading, photocopying, shredding papers, unloading office supplies,
stocking copiers, coffee table, etc; helping with projects, compiling
statistics from reports, possibly conducting library & Internet research;
with other duties to be assigned or as needed. The holder of this position must
be detail-oriented; responsible with confidential materials, and possess good
communication, organizational and computer skills, as well as energetic and
dependable, knowledge of Excel a plus! Help with departmental-special events is
requested on several dates throughout the year. Such as the Graduate
Student Picnic on Sept 11th. Duties to include watching food table,
helping take down banquet tables and folding chairs and carrying items back
indoors and helping with removal of trash items. The student will be working
closely with staff members and Dept. Chair, but must also be able to work well
with little or no supervision when necessary. Economic majors are encouraged to
apply. In exchange for good work, good recommendations will be given to future
employers. This position is for 10-12/hrs/week the pay rate is $8.50/hr; we are
looking for students who can work two or more hours of consecutive work time
each day; between the hours of 11:30am to 3:30pm, during the normal work week
of Monday thru Friday. There is some flexibility, but preference will be given
to the applicant able to this. Preference will also be given to applicants that
can commit to both semesters of the academic year 2008-2009.
CONTACT:
JUDY DIETEL, Please apply vie Email only, putting Work-Study position in the
subject line. Email: jdietel@econs.umass.edu. [9-03]
Departmental Assistant:
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Main Office is seeking 2-students with excellent
organizational skills to assist with filing, data entry, photocopying, typing, and
mail sorting. The person(s) hired will need to have a positive attitude, be
organized, detail-oriented, and reliable. Preference is given to those with a
work-study award. This position is for 5-12hrs/week at a pay of $8.50/hr no
references required. Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel for PC needed.
SEND UMASS AFFILIATION, WORK-STUDY STATUS, RESUME with YOUR RELEVANT SKILLS
& EXPERIENCE TO THE FOLLOWING PERSON.
CONTACT:
ANGELICA LeBOEUF, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 913-K
Departmental Assistant:
The Dean’s Office of College of
Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) is looking for
creative talented, and customer service oriented people with excellent
communication and computer skills, who can work independently. This position
pays $11/hr; no experience required; however – preference will be given to
those with experience in or an eagerness to learn a combination of the following:
writing articles for the Web; artistic design for websites; conducting surveys;
unpacking and setting up of computers; installing and demonstrating common
software to others. This position is for between 10-20hrs/week. APPLY “ONLY” ON LINE AT http://www.umass.edu/hfa/employment/IT_student_employment_form.html.
CONTACT:
STEVEN RIGLER, CHFA IT Office. [8-15]
Departmental Assistant – Needed At University
Without Walls:
Looking
to hire a work-study student to act as back-up for front office reception; to
answer phones, emails, and other informational requests; to organize and
maintain files; shred private & confidential materials; scan material for
faculty classes; to collate & organize folders for various information
sessions; and to process event/marketing mailings. No experience required; but
references and own transportation are needed for this position. This position
is located off campus at The University Without Walls Office located at
CONTACT:
LESLIE WOOD, UWW, Apply in person or Email to apply tolmwood@uww.umass.edu. [8-05]
Departmental
Assistant:
Work-study
student needed to assist in the Buildings & Grounds Department at the
Physical Plant with projects as assigned i.e. Database Management and Update. Experience
required: Microsoft Access Database, GPS Photography, Scanning Computer, own
transportation required; position up to 20hrs during the academic year, up to
40 during non-school times (intersession – spring break). Position pays $10/hr;
references are required.
CONTACT – Pamela Monn, Physical
Plant – 360 Campus Center Way, Call 577-3106, or Email psmonn@facil.umass.edu. [8-18]
Document
Imaging Assistant:
Financial
Aid Services seeks a reliable, motivated, and computer savvy individuals to
work in our document imaging center. Students will work on preparing documents,
scanning and linking imaged documents to files on SPIRE. Requirements:
familiarity with MS Windows, MS Office, Internet/WWW skills a plus. Work with
cutting edge imaging and document scanning technology. The hours are between
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Work hours are flexible, and the pay starts at
$8.50/hr. Knowledge of Ms Windows, MS Office, Internet, and www. Is a plus.
References are preferred, position is for us to 20hrs/week.
CONTACT: BETSEY O’TOOLE, Apply in person,
or Email to set-up an Interview. Email botoole@finaid.umass.edu. [8-27]
Employment
for 5-Days in October:
Students
are needed to work the Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water at the
CONTACT:
DENISE LEONARD, Email dleonard@schoolph.umass.edu.
[8-11]
Gallery
Guards – Needed at Augusta Savage Gallery:
The Augusta
Savage Gallery located at New Africa House is looking for gallery guards, if
you are energetic & creative, and who wants to help with all aspects of art
gallery operations, “We have a position for you!” No experience necessary (but if you have it,
it’s a plus); position is for 6-10hrs/week; and the position pays $8.00/hr. A
work-study award is mandatory.
CONTACT: ALEXIA COTA, Call 545-5177, or
pick-up an application in Rm 101 New Africa House. [9-03]
Gallery
Guards & Monitors – Needed:
Herter
Gallery has an opening for a gallery guard / monitor, for Fall Semester 2009.
As a gallery guard your primary responsibilities are to assist the monitoring
and installation of the
CONTACT: TREVOR RICHARDSON, Gallery
Director, Herter Hall Rm-125A, or Call 545-0976. [9-03]
Greenhouse
Assistant:
Work-study
student needed in the Biology greenhouses; must like working under adverse
conditions inside and out. Work to include but not limited to, cleaning of
greenhouse glass, benches, and floors and mixing of soil, and washing of pots.
Must have work-study award; position to start at $8.50/hr. Hours to be
determined. CONTACT: TEDDI,
Call 545-0417, or Email teddi@bio.umass.edu.
[8-28]
Group
Exercise Instructors –Needed for Fall 2008:
Multiple
positions available.
The Housing & Residence Life
Wellness Program is looking for Group Exercise Instructors to teach cardio kickboxing,
group cycling, and abs classes for approximately 10-20 students per class. If
you are interested, and have the prior experience teaching any of these group
activities, please contact me via email – please. Prior experience in group
exercise is preferred, and a group exercise certification is required. This
position pays $10.50/hr, and the hours will vary, no references required. For
more information please contact the following person.
CONTACT: KELLY DONLAN, Housing &
Residence Life Wellness Program, Email me at kdonlan@gw.housing.umass.edu.
[07-17]
GSGS –
Administrative Assistant:
Administrative
Assistant wanted for the Fall! The Graduate Student Grant Service Office seeks an administrative
assistant to organize a series of forums and for general administrative
support. Tasks include: setting up and administrating a pre-registration
procedure, copying of materials, editing PowerPoint presentations and Word
documents, entering survey data, room reservations and food ordering,
communication with students and faculty, updating of documents, and mailings.
The position is for 8-10hrs/week starting ASAP, and working until the end of
the fall semester. The successful applicant must be available in the later part
of the week and have some time flexibility! She must also be punctual,
responsible, detail-oriented, confident, being able to work independently and
possess excellent communication skills! Juniors or Seniors preferred; major in hospitality
and tourism management or communication a plus. Work-study award is a must for
this position! We pay between $8.25 -$9.25/hr, references are required. Working
knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; previous work experience in an
office environment; previous work experience with organization and
communication responsibilities.
CONTACT: KATJA MEINKE and BETTE
ELSDEN, Graduate Student Grant Services, 517 Goodell Bldg. Email to apply –
ONLY. To gsgs@grad.umass.edu. [8-29]
Herbarium
Assistant:
Assistant
needed for mounting and filing herbarium specimens, and for data entry,
6+hours/week; at $8.00/hr; computer skills – some background knowledge in
plants. CONTACT: Dr. Karen Searcy, Biology Dept –
Email to apply to ksearcy@bio.umass.edu.
[8-25]
Information
Researcher / Web Master:
We are
looking for a work-study student with solid web research skills and perhaps
some web-site design and maintenance experience to assist us in a project
developing software and materials. (www.umass.edu/srri/serg)
The project is funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation. This
is an on-going position with options for summer and intersession work. The
position is 6-10hours/week at $8-10/hr, based on experience.
To apply, email a brief letter of
application along with current resume (required) to Christine Kumiega at the
Scientific Reasoning Research Institute. Email ckumiega@srri.umass.edu. [8-25]
IT
Assistant:
Be the
department’s go to person for all types of computer, software and printer
issues. Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade existing website for Linguistics Dept
(www.umass.edu/linguist) as needed.
Work with a diverse group of faculty and graduate students on personal web
pages, course websites, etc. Install new computers and software, help with data
security and network maintenance for 10-15 computers. Mac experience required.
Computer science majors in second year or later preferred. Must have federal
work-study award available. Email resume to the following person with “IT
assistant position” in subject line. Please include hours available during
regular office hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm). Position is for 6-10hrs/week, at
$12.50/hr; Experience required – Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS x,
Linux,/Unix a plus, file and print sharing, wired and wireless networking, web design/Dreamweaver,
php website programming, anti-virus applications. References are required.
CONTACT –
SARAH VEGA-LIROS, Center for Study of African American Language, Apply in
Person to 226 South College, or Email sarahv@linguist.umass.edu. [8-12]
Lab
Assistant:
Looking for
work-study student for dishwashing, for general lab maintenance; and occasional
library photocopying, no experience required; but prefer natural science or
psych/neuroscience major, no references required. Position is for 6hrs/week, at
$8.50/hr.
CONTACT: PROF. JERROLD MEYER, Email to
apply – only. Email – jmeyer@psych.umass.edu.
[9-03]
Lab
Assistant:
Lab
assistant needed to assist in plant-insect interactions lab processing data
from summer experiment on the attraction of detrimental beetles to the floral
fragrance of the
Lab
Assistant:
Student will
be responsible for analysis of data collected on skeletal remains (tracing of
molds, measuring x-rays of bones, and scanning reconstructed images) and for
entering data into Excel spreadsheet. Student will also help with some library
research and photocopying, as well as scanning pictures, articles and book
chapters. Position is for 5-10hrs/week, at $10.50/hr, and references are
required. Must have student work aid “in hand”; must have good knowledge of
Excel and Photoshop, and be familiar with library databases. Anthropology
background preferred.
CONTACT –
BRIDGETTE HOLT, Anthropology Dept, Email to Apply – Please, to holtb@anthro.umass.edu. [8-22]
Lab
Dishwasher:
Work-study
student is needed for washing of general lab dishware, organizing/cleaning lbs;
stocking lab supplies, and other duties as needed. This position if for the
full-academic year both Fall & Spring semester. Monday thru Friday, NO
weekends, hours needed between 8am-4pm. Experience preferred, but not required
(will train if needed), NO references required. Position is for 6-8hrs/week at
$10/hr.
CONTACT: JEAN ALAMED, Department of Food
Science – Chenoweth. Emil to apply to jalamed@foodsci.umass.edu. [8-29]
Laboratory Assistant:
Work-study
student needed to help maintain the Organic Chemistry Teaching Laboratory; to
assist in preparation of chemicals and materials. Lab safety is emphasized; early
morning hours especially needed. If you enjoyed organic lab, here is a chance
to work behind the scenes keeping up the quality for new students. Position is
for up to 10hrs/week; at $9.00/hr, experience required: completion of general
and organic chemistry laboratory courses. Documentation of reliability and good
work habits in previous employment. References are required.
CONTACT
– DON TAYLOR, Chemistry Department, Email to Apply to taylor@chem.umass.edu. [8-18]
Market
Research Assistant:
Outreach Marketing &
Communications has an opening for a student with work-study award, the position
to begin immediately. Position is for up to 10-20hrs/week (except for finals),
pay is $10/hr. a resume is required when applying for this position. Send as a
word attachment to email below and brief “cover letter” style email. We are
located off campus at
CONTACT: NATHANAEL SCHILDBACH, Outreach
Marketing & Communications, Email to Apply with resume to nates@outreach.umass.edu. [8-27]
Marketing
Assistant:
We are
looking for a student to assist staff with promoting events for New World
Theater. Must be a leader; be competent and organized in a fast-paced office
environment; able to multi-task and take direction with effective results. A
sense of humor, the ability to work independently, and experience with diverse
cultures in the arts is required. Characters Welcome! This position is for
10hrs/week at $8.50/hr. Experience – Working in an office environment, working
with diverse cultures, the ability to show imitative; lead and assist with
projects; a sense of humor; a valid driver’s license and a car is strongly
preferred. References are required.
CONTACT: Yvonne Mendez,