2026 Week of Welcome Staff Position (Trust Funded Position

2026 Week of Welcome Staff Position (Trust Funded Position) About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world.

In addition to our 130‑year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings:
No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu

Work in a dynamic office environment during MCLA's orientation program Week of Welcome supporting and facilitating the successful transition of new students to MCLA. The 2026 Week of Welcome Staff will have a unique role of helping to support the program through the First‑Year Experience Office by helping with programs and events behind the scenes while getting to interact and connect with first‑year and transfer students.

General Responsibilities:

The student will work as a support staff for office functions and logistics in preparation/implementation of Week of Welcome.

• Assist with day‑to‑day office projects when necessary, including data entry, mailings, bulletin board postings, filing, answering phones, copying and general staff support.
• Provide support as a front‑end customer service representative.
• Prepare, distribute, and collect packets of college materials for each group.
• Assist with check‑in and check‑out processes as well as other duties as part of the execution of new student check‑in.
• Be a point of contact person to support the Peer Mentors.
• Support the FYE Planning Team with projects or tasks as assigned.
• Office coverage and assistance as needed for other office personnel, including front‑end support.
• Supporting the Week or Welcome programs including set up and break down; will include events in the evening and the weekends.

Requirements:

• A well‑rounded knowledge of the MCLA campus, majors, academic support resources, and extracurricular activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer and social media skills (Microsoft Office and other layout and design programs).
• Strong Degree Works and Core Curriculum knowledge.
• Good organizational skills and positive personality.
• Ability to work with structure and independently and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Conduct, academic standing, and history will be considered.
• Must be available August 22 through September 2nd.
• Flexible work schedule: nights and weekend are required.
• Willingness to work in different campus settings: office, residence halls, campus center. This is not a remote eligible position.

Former RA's and Peer Mentors would be ideal candidates for this position.

This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H‑1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

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