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Office Assistant for FPA-History-Political Science-LISP Dept (Work Study Only)
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Academic Locations:
NORTH ADAMS, MA
Posted:
Aug 5, 2026
Closes:
Oct 30, 2026 - 11:59
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Part-time Position ID:
203399
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Job Description:
Students will assist with promotional activities for the majors within Fine and Performing Arts, as well as History, Political Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Global Studies and Communications. Duties will include greeting those that come to the office as well as photocopying, scanning, mailings, campus deliveries, and posting rooms assignments for private lessons schedule. Other possible tasks include ushering for lessons recitals, or music/theatre performances etc.
Requirements:
Good multitasking, communication, and time management skills. Friendly and approachable team member who works well independently and collaboratively, with the ability to take direction and complete tasks efficiently.
Additional Information:
Review of applications will begin immediately. 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 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 Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. Lucas Morrill Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer 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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