Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Administrative or technical knowledge typically acquired through an associate or bachelor's degree.
- One to three years of experience in administrative support, communications, marketing, or a related area.
- Will consider minimum of HS diploma or GED/equivalent plus more than 5-7 years of experience.
Additional Considerations: (If applicable)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms).
- Experience with social media content creation and platform management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to learn and effectively use new software systems with training, including student organization and website management platforms.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
- Ability to work in person during scheduled office hours.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
- Experience working in a higher education or student affairs setting.
- Familiarity with marketing, communications, or event promotion.
- Experience coordinating orders or working with vendors.
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment and understanding the importance of confidentiality.
- Experience in supervising student employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.
This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.
Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.
Organization
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
