Assistant Projects Director - University of Massachusetts Amherst : Job Details

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About UMass AmherstUMass 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, providing a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. It is part of the Five Colleges consortium, enhancing regional intellectual energy.

Job SummaryThe Assistant Projects Director supports the Facilities and Campus Services Career Ladder and other PWE programming, assisting with project activities, logistics, monitoring, evaluation, and course development.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical support for the Facilities and Campus Services Career Ladder project, including engaging project partners, needs assessment, project design, logistics, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, course development, teaching, and documentation coordination.
• Support other PWE career ladder programs.
• Assist in developing new proposals on and off campus.
• Engage with staff and administration within Facilities and Campus Services.
• Participate in PWE staff meetings.

Other FunctionsPerform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with over 3 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in proposal writing, project management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication, public relations, presentation, writing, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of participatory processes and teaching methods.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Experience with social justice and diversity initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Leadership experience in team settings.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in a related field.

Physical Demands/Working ConditionsTypical office environment.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, 25 hours/week with potential for increased hours.
• Schedule to be determined; hybrid work possible per university policy.

SalaryLevel 26, PSU Hiring Ranges.

Application InstructionsUpload your resume and application. References will be checked during the final interview stage. Provide contact info for at least three professional references. The position remains open until filled; early applications are encouraged.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industry: Higher Education