Job no: 530362
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Provost's Office
Salary: See posting section for salary range details.
Applications Open: Oct 08 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Academic and Student Affairs Budget, working independently and in close coordination with the Dean of Student Affairs and Wellness, Dean of Student Affairs and Experiential Learning and Dean of Equity and Inclusion, this individual will oversee and be responsible for approximately $75 million annually. Management of these funds includes long-range planning and projections for all auxiliary businesses including housing, campus dining, and the multimillion-dollar residential and dining capital funds, as well as oversight of procurement, financial, and administrative services of all departments within the three divisions listed above. This individual will also provide financial administrative support for academic affairs.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, or a similar field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience (depending on the degree) in accounting, budgetary control, long-range planning, billing, collection, payable and receivables, or similar field.
- Proven knowledge and ability to use Peoplesoft, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with state purchasing, RFP’s, contract services, and residential leasing.
Additional Considerations:
- Master of Business Administration or similar degree.
- Ability to work effectively with professional, clerical, maintenance, student, and contracted personnel.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and ability to utilize University technical systems and PC programs to monitor and administer budgetary responsibilities.
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete assigned responsibilities in an efficient and thorough manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with State purchasing, RFP, and contract services.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records of all budget- related materials.
- Proven ability and experience in budget management and auditing.
- Experience in billing, receivables, payables.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a full-time, benefited, SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P20. Anticipated salary based on qualifications and experience within range. Minimum: $85,689, 25th quartile: $98,542 and midpoint of $111,396.
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 applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
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.
