The University of Massachusetts Lowell Seeks to Employ Veterans

UMass Lowell welcomes veterans as members of our workforce and student body, and embraces their skills and contributions to this community. We also comply with the relevant federal and state rights of Protected Veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Qualifying veterans, including Reserve and National Guard members, may return to work at UMass Lowell after concluding their military service with appropriate health care and pension benefits. Veterans are eligible for certain pension buy-back provisions for their active service. Qualifying veterans who have worked for more than three years at the University may be eligible for additional employment protections. Reserve and National Guard members may be granted limited leaves of absence from employment for training purposes. Also, Reserve and National Guard members who actively served after September 11, 2001, may be eligible for compensation provisions.

These provisions are in compliance with 41 CFR 60-300; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA); Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, 38 CFR 43 (USERRA); MGL ch. 32, s. 4 (h); MGL ch. 33 s. 59-59A; MGL ch. 149, s. 52A; MGL ch. 151B s. 4; and MA Session Laws Acts of 2005, Ch. 77.

Student Veterans

Student veterans, please see our Student Services for Veterans website.

Invitation to Self-Identify for Veterans

Pursuant to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, amended (VEVRAA), veterans are encouraged to self-identify voluntarily, both as applicants and after being offered employment.

Definitions

Protected Veterans under VEVRAA

Disabled Veteran

A Disabled Veteran is defined as one of the following:

  • A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
  • A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran

An Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran is defined as a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran

A Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran is defined as a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Recently Separated Veteran

A Recently Separated Veteran is defined as any veteran who has been discharged during the last three years from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

Please note: If you identify as a Recently Separated Veteran, please inform us of your date of separation from service.

Additional Information

Additional information may be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website, or by calling the Equal Opportunity and Outreach office.

If you wish to report a concern or file a complaint regarding your veterans/reserve status, you may contact EOO at 978-934-3565. Simply calling our office does not constitute filing a complaint.

At any time, you may contact the following regarding filing an external complaint.

  • The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    John F. Kennedy Federal Building
    Boston, MA 02203
    800-669-4000
    TTY: 800-669-6820

  • The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
    One Ashburton Place
    Sixth Floor, Room 601
    Boston, MA 02108
    617-994-6000
    TTY: 617-994-6196

  • Office for Civil Rights
    Boston Office
    U.S. Department of Education
    33 Arch Street, Suite 900
    Boston, MA 02110-1491
    617-289-0111
    TDD: 877-521-2172

Report a Concern

Faculty and staff who have questions or concerns regarding this policy should contact:

University of Massachusetts Lowell's office of Equal Opportunity and Outreach
Phone: 978-934-3565
email: equal_ppportunity@uml.edu

If you would like to report a concern because you feel you have been treated differently because of your veteran status, please go to the Report a Concern page.