Issued July 1, 2024, Currently, the University of Massachusetts (including the 5 campuses and the system office) is unable to directly employ staff abroad because our systems are not capable of processing multi-currency payrolls or complying with country-specific tax and labor regulations. The evolving nature of remote-work and the University’s international mission and operations require examining alternative…, Definitions, Short-term traveler, UMass employees working outside the U.S. on University business for less than three months (up to six months may be considered short-term in certain situations and countries). Examples may include: Faculty/staff conducting research for the summer in the UK Faculty/staff traveling for six weeks to conduct research in the UAE Faculty/staff traveling for a conference, Current employee spending majority of time abroad, An individual hired in the U.S. on UMass payroll who, foreseen or not, travels to and spends more than three months working in a country other than the U.S. Examples may include: A faculty member takes multiple trips to Mexico in a twelve-month period on UMass business and spends more than three months at one time or over 200 days in total in Mexico, Expatriate (also "expat"), An individual living and working in a country other than his or her country of citizenship and not maintaining residency in the U.S. For the purposes of the international employment methods, this strictly refers to U.S. citizens or permanent residents working for UMass in a foreign country. Example may include: A UMass department seeks to hire a U.S. citizen to live and work in Japan for a two-…, Third-Country National (“TCN”), An individual working in a country outside his or her country of citizenship and the employer’s country of operation (i.e., UMass in the U.S.), and who does not have U.S. immigration status. For such employees, the laws and treaties of all three countries may be considered in determining applicable labor laws and tax regulations—the person’s home country, the country in which the person is…, International Engagements, There is considerable time, planning and evaluation necessary when considering expanding your program in another country, engaging international staff to perform work on behalf of the University, and placing or hiring employees to work abroad. There are a range of factors to consider beyond the typical requirements when performing the same work domestically. Each country has different employment…, University Employment and U.S. Payroll – Domestic and Short-Term International Travel, The University’s payroll is limited to employees based in Massachusetts (and in selected other states) for the majority of the year. The University only permits employees to work in another country for limited reasons. For example, required on-site research or data collection abroad for short durations, typically three months or less in aggregate for a twelve-month period. While under certain…, International Engagements Not Supported by University Employment and U.S. Payroll, This section describes international staffing engagements that generally cannot be facilitated through UMass’ employment and U.S. payroll, and therefore, will not be eligible for UMass benefits including health insurance, retirement, travel reimbursement, etc. Required to work in a country other than the U.S. for more than three months in a twelve- month period. As mentioned above, travel for…, Engagement Methods for Staffing Abroad, UMass typically utilizes one of these four engagement methods to staff international projects. The methods are based on University standards and guided by host country laws (table below): Use staff who remain on or join the UMass’ Payroll (must meet definition of a Short-term traveler as defined above) Partner with an established organization in the host country who can legally act as immigration…
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Approximately 2,500 Bank Cards issued in 2020 are set to expire and will need to be renewed. The, Bank Card Refresh, ensures continued convenience and security for all users. This page provides all the necessary details and requirements for the renewal process.
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Welcome to the UMass Office of the President Content Guide. This resource is designed to assist you in maintaining a cohesive and dynamic digital presence. The information below offer guidelines and tools to help with branding and style, web content management, video management, digital accessibility, and email marketing best practices.
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The UPST and your campus MRO Advisory Team have partnered with the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to consolidate our purchasing power and go to the market to identify preferred suppliers that meet UMass' need for competitively sourced goods in alignment with Massachusetts law, discounted pricing, quick access and timely delivery of goods purchased. The MRO program was very…, Preferred Suppliers (Group 1):, These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass and have electronic catalogs that end users can access through BuyWays. Suppliers in this group are, Fastenal, ,, F.W. Webb, ,, HZ / U.S. Electric*, ,, MSC Industrial, , and, Rexel USA*, ., Preferred Suppliers (Group 2): These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass; however, they lack the electronic catalog capability,, with the mode of purchase being quotes. Suppliers in this group are, Airex Filters, ,, Betts Plumbing, ,, Dugmore & Duncan, ,, Filter Sales & Service, ,, Frank P. McMartin, , and Needham Electric., General Supplier Base:, These are 20 vendors included in the MHEC G-19 contract, and we can purchase from them when the preferred suppliers listed above do not have the products needed. They do not have electronic catalog capability.
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UMass spends approximately $1 billion annually across various categories, including research, equipment, professional services, construction, technology, campus services, travel and entertainment. If you are a diverse-owned company interested in doing business with UMass, you can become an active supplier in one of the following ways:, Establish a relationship with a UMass employee on one of our five campuses, who can then invite you to register as a UMass supplier., Review our Supplier Registration process and requirements to check if your company meets our pre-qualifications., Explore UMass's open bid opportunities in our, Sourcing Portal, and submit a proposal to an open bid event., Select an appropriate event to participate in, and click the 'Respond Now' button to participate. Create an account to participate (for non-UMass active suppliers). For more information and resources around submitting a bid, please visit our Bid Process and Submissions webpage for suppliers. The UPST strives to create fair and inclusive opportunities for ALL qualified suppliers - diverse and non-…
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While we create opportunities for more diverse-owned companies to do business with UMass, we also look to the University's strategic partners and largest suppliers to collaborate with us on this vision towards greater economic and social impact, especially in the communities where we operate. Our Tier 2 Program allows us to extend our diversity initiatives across a broader value chain by working…, If you are an existing UMass supplier interested in diversifying your supplier base and reporting your diverse spend to UMass, we invite you to participate in our Tier 2 Program by emailing, A&FSupport@umassp.edu, ., Whether you are a long-standing or new UMass supplier, sharing the same values with our University is important to us, and one way to demonstrate this is by investing in your own company's supplier diversity.
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Supplier Diversity at UMass aims to build a community of suppliers that reflects the diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. As the largest public university system in the state and New England, we believe we have a responsibility to improve the outcomes of everyone, whether it be through education or where we spend the next dollar. In line with the values of the University, President…
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