Academic Advising & Support Office Assistant; Study Position ; Massachusetts College

Academic Advising & Support Office Assistant (Work Study Position Only) About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all,and focusedon eachof 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

• Help plan, organize, promote, and implement Academic Advising & Support programs, events,workshops, and trainings.
• Create social media posts, newsletters, and flyers to connect students with information and resources.
• Complete necessary office tasks including but not limited to mailings, flyers, outreach messages,
• Navigate
  360 marketing, data entry, special projects, bulletin boards, and other space needs.
• Able to work shifts and run information tables in the Academic Advising & Support office, Campus Center, and academic buildings.
• Able to attend weekly Academic Advising & Support staff meetings as needed.
• Able to work hours during the day, with occasional evenings and weekends, to assist with Academic Advising & Support needs.

• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to protecting the privacy of student information and other sensitive information adhering to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Proficient at or willing to learn Microsoft Office Programs, social media platforms, and Canva.
• Works well both in a team environment and as an individual.
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and oral communication skills).
• Willing to learn how to create programming and educational resources that best fit student needs.

This position is only open to current MCLA students.

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.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone:
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA
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