RLH Office Assistant; Study

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• Provide assistance in the completion of clerical tasks, run errands and cover the desk in the absence of the Residence Life & Housing (RLH)
  Office Manager.
• Greet and assist students, staff and visitors in a friendly and attentive manner.
• Be aware of surroundings,address and reportany areas of concern in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor all traffic coming inand goingout of the Central Office.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships and open communication with residence area staff including the Area Coordinators, RA staff, fellow Student Assistants and Facilities staff.
• Follow the proper protocol to contact the residence areas staff and other resources on campus.
• Respond to all requests for assistance in a helpful manner by providing the appropriate resource and referral information.
• Assist in residence area opening and closing procedures.
• Assist in emergency response procedures.
• Report damages, maintenance concerns and lost and found items to the RLH Office Manger.
• Work all scheduled shifts, arriving on time and working until the next scheduled Student Assistant arrives.
• Keep Student Assistant and RLHOffice
  
  Manager desk area, office and surroundingsareacleanand free of trash.
• Actively participate in all formal and informal evaluation processes established by RLHand HR.
• Attend scheduled Office Assistant meetings andspecialized trainings throughout the academic year.

• Be a matriculated undergraduate, full-time student who resides on campus and be in good academic standing with the college.
• Be in good standing with the Dean of Students Office.
• Show a strong skill set in Communication, Interpersonal, Organization, Time Management, Writing, Critical Thinking & Decision Making.
• Show commitment to diversity and support of all students.
• Previous employment experience with Residence Life & Housing preferred.

This position is only open to current MCLA students.

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-1

Bvisas, this position is not eligible forvisasponsorship.

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 Human Resources.

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