UMass Amherst is in the top ten of largest residential campus in the United States, providing staff with an extremely robust amount of resources, networking, and development opportunities.
Residential Life at UMass Amherst is a national leader in residential education practice, with staff who present regularly about our living-learning communities, Residential First-Year Experience, identity-based Defined Residential Communities, and Residential Curriculum across the nation.
Residence Directors are positioned to succeed professionally. Each staff member has access to professional opportunities both within the role, and outside of the role.
Amherst, Massachusetts is an excellent place to explore. It is a vibrant community filled with opportunities for community members to connect via outdoor activities, town events, and the arts. Amherst is also home to the five-college consortium.
UMass Amherst Dining Services has been voted #1 in the nation for several years in a row. The food off campus is tasty too!
Our community is filled with committed, skilled, and thoughtful professionals. Our large community has a small community feel -- you would be surprised as to how many personal connections you can make!
UMass is a rising star in higher education. Our campus is becoming a leader in innovative practices, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our department that values humanity and self-care. While it’s never easy being a live-in staff member, our leadership understands the importance of boundaries, communication, and personal time.
Maroon is a great color to wear!