Job Information
University of Massachusetts Amherst Temporary Professional in Amherst, Massachusetts
Temporary Professional
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Work type: Hourly
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Fine Arts Center
Union:Non-Benefited
Categories: Temporary Non-Benefited, Theater/Performing Arts, College of Humanities & Fine Arts
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.
About the UMass Fine Arts Center
Since its founding in 1975, the UMass Fine Arts Center has been a central force in the cultural, social, and academic life of the University, the Five College campuses, and the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The Fine Arts Center’s combination of educational, visual, and performing arts programs not only makes us unique but it also secures a very vital and necessary position for us to meet the diverse needs of scholars, faculty, students, alumni, and the broader community.
Job Summary
Reporting to the FAC Deputy Director, the Departmental Assistant-Arts Council is responsible for the administration of the activities of the Arts Council program, including coordination of the Council’s grant-giving operations and the Council’s meetings, communication with Council members and student applicants, and initiation of collaborative events providing training to students.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Arts Council including financial management, budget development, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Facilitates the Arts Council’s meetings and maintains communication with Council members to carry out the activities of the Council.
Directs and promotes the grant-giving operations, consults with applicants regarding eligibility, grant writing, budgeting and financial networking, and teaches grant writing workshops. Manages the Arts Council’s grant database. Prepares written summaries of each grant and synthesizes reviewer feedback into comments sent with notification emails.
Coordinates the research, writing, design and production of all Arts Council virtual and printed publications, including the Council’s web page, grant guidelines, arts on campus calendar ads, and other publications. Works with the FAC marketing department to deliver marketing efforts of the Council, including drafting advertisements and email announcements that promote the Council’s programs and services.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Experience in arts administration.
Ability to encompass diversity and multicultural arts.
Proficiency with Microsoft office suite.
Strong organizational and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good interpersonal communication skills for dealing with a diverse population of students, staff and volunteers.
Confidence and enthusiasm for presenting to groups of students.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Additional Details
This is a temporary, non-benefited position.
Work Schedule
10 hours/week primarily during fall and spring semester
Salary Information
$20-$25/hour depending on experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload your resume along with your completed application. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
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: Jul 1 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 6 2024 Eastern Daylight Time