Departmental Assistant- Housing Operations Assistant

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Supervises HOA students and performs duties related to area operations in a particular residential Location. Performs other work as required.

Essential Functions

• Performs a physical inventory counting of Residential Life equipment and furniture in residence halls and offsite storage facility.
• Maintains and updates inventory database as necessary; reconciles disposal forms with campus inventory database.
• Assess physical condition of furniture pieces in storage.
• Assists with equipment disposal process.
• Assists in determining best location for furniture storage.
• Moves furniture as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities/operations management or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license or equivalent.
• Ability to work accurately with figures.
• Ability to compile reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability in oral and written communication.
• Ability to supervise and train student staff.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry furniture, appliances and other heavy objects.
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing and database management software programs.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to situations quickly.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with persons from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry furniture, appliances and other heavy objects.

Additional Details

Employee will acquire on-the-job knowledge including but not limited to; knowledge of University procedures relating to inventory control, work requests, key control and other policies relating to residence hall management; knowledge of the physical layout and space assignments within assigned areas; Further knowledge of data-based computer systems; knowledge of University and State health, safety and fire regulations.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
• Employee must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime.
• This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

• $15.25/ hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume.