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Office Assistant - Office of Admission 2026-2027 (Work Study & Trust Funded Position)
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NORTH ADAMS, MA
Posted:
Jul 1, 2026
Closes:
May 1, 2027 - 11:59
PM EDT Type:
Part-time Position ID:
201901
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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 at www.mcla.edu
Job Description:
Admission Office Assistants support all aspects of admission and recruitment efforts of the College, including assistance with office projects, daily office responsibilities, and prospective student events. Assist with administrative daily office responsibilities including but not limited to, logging information into database systems, processing mail, making phone calls to prospective and accepted students, answering phones, welcoming guests, and assisting with daily office tasks. Assist with file preparation and distribution, data entry and follow-up. Provide support to the Admission Counselor staff with specialty office projects as assigned. Responsible for assisting with the creation, design, implementation and follow through of each of these projects. Learn and assist with updating the use of technology in the office's recruiting efforts.
Help with such projects as:
social media content, webpage updates, and email efforts. Assist with the preparation and execution of prospective student events, including organizing materials, supporting event logistics, and helping create a welcoming experience for students and families. Support campus visit operations by serving as a backup tour guide for prospective students and their families when Student Ambassadors are unavailable.
Requirements:
Excellent attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Works well both in a team environment and independently. Ability to work effectively with others to meet institutional enrollment goals. Understand the demands and conduct of working in a high-profile environment, including the importance of discretion when working with confidential information.
Additional Information:
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-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. 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:
(413) 662-5103 Titleix@mcla.edu U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights 33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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button below. For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring managers Lauren Henne, at lauren.henne@mcla.edu or Judy Roy at judy.roy@mcla.edu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
