Administrative Clerk IV: Payroll, Records & Compliance

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst Police Department is seeking a Clerk IV to provide administrative, payroll, and records support within the Police Operations unit in Amherst. The role requires handling overtime, payroll data, and confidential records with strict compliance and accuracy.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and involves assisting staff, managing public records requests, and supporting university security reporting processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in office settings.
• Three years of office experience including computer skills.
• Supervision experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general office practices.
• Ability to learn and use payroll, timekeeping, and records systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and overtime transactions and maintain records.
• Prepare invoices for overtime and coordinate with campus departments for billing.
• Assist with CORI and background checks and maintain confidentiality.
• Supervise 1–2 student employees and complete hiring paperwork as needed.
• Maintain Clery logs, crime data, and public records in compliance with laws.

Skills

Office administration

Payroll processing

Records management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Supervision experience

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Payroll software

Records management systems

Job description

UMass Amherst Police Department is seeking a Clerk IV to provide administrative, payroll, and records support within the Police Operations unit in Amherst. The role requires handling overtime, payroll data, and confidential records with strict compliance and accuracy.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and involves assisting staff, managing public records requests, and supporting university security reporting processes.