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Job no: 522599
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Health Promotion & Policy
Union: USA/MTA
Categories: Administrative & Office Support
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Department of Health Promotion and Policy. Participates in supervision of student workers. Prepares, tracks and files general financial forms including but not limited to purchasing, travel, and reconciling accounts. Assists in the preparation of Human Resource (HR) and financial reports, proposals, and miscellaneous office materials using various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, and Summit. Provides administrative support to the Graduate Program Director. These administrative duties require extensive knowledge of School and University administrative and academic policies, procedures, and systems as well as a high level of discretion when handling confidential material and information.
Essential Functions
Administrative:
Financial & Personnel:
Student Support:
Other Functions
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm.
Salary Information
Grade 13
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Mar 25 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 25 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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