What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multicultural Education Resource Center Office Assistant (Work Study Only) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: NORTH ADAMS, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Wed Aug 5 2026 Job Description:
Assist with keeping center materials in order.
Assist in hosting resource fairs and other College or community outreach programs.
Maintain Center hours to staff Center and receive scheduled as well as drop in visitors.
Maintain and update Center calendars.
Support ALANA Clubs' program planning, member outreach and marketing/communications.
Support the Center's collaborative and educational programs.
Process mailings to new and returning students and other Center contacts.
Help update department website information and resources.
Answer and make phone calls in support of outreach to students, faculty/staff and outside parties.
Carry documents and/or boxes and pick up documents from other College Centers in an expeditious manner.
Job Requirements:
Must be flexible; will be assigned additional duties as deem necessary by the supervisor and will include the support of other Centers in the Student Affairs Division.
Knowledge of MS Office, Canva and social media platforms such as Instagram would be beneficial
Strong interpersonal skills (written and oral communication skills)
Able to work independently and as a part of a team
Must be willing to be a positive representative of the Multicultural Education Resource Center, Student Affairs, and the College
Strong organization and attention to detail
Have background in or be willing to learn and educate others about identity, intersectionality, multiculturalism and other social justice and human issues (race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, class, disability/ability, religion, and spirituality)
Able to attend weekly Multicultural Education Resource Center meetings and be able to take responsibility on certain projects and aspects of the Center's function
Able to work shifts within the Multicultural Education Resource Center hours, as well as run information tables in the Marketplace.
Attend and actively participate in staff and volunteer training and teambuilding events
Understanding of and ability to create programming and educational resources to create awareness and understanding of communities of color
Commitment to diversity and social justice and continuous self-awareness and learning
Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA who have been awarded federal work study.
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
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Assist with keeping center materials in order.
Assist in hosting resource fairs and other College or community outreach programs.
Maintain Center hours to staff Center and receive scheduled as well as drop in visitors.
Maintain and update Center calendars.
Support ALANA Clubs' program planning, member outreach and marketing/communications.
Support the Center's collaborative and educational programs.
Process mailings to new and returning students and other Center contacts.
Help update department website information and resources.
Answer and make phone calls in support of outreach to students, faculty/staff and outside parties.
Carry documents and/or boxes and pick up documents from other College Centers in an expeditious manner.
Job Requirements:
Must be flexible; will be assigned additional duties as deem necessary by the supervisor and will include the support of other Centers in the Student Affairs Division.
Knowledge of MS Office, Canva and social media platforms such as Instagram would be beneficial
Strong interpersonal skills (written and oral communication skills)
Able to work independently and as a part of a team
Must be willing to be a positive representative of the Multicultural Education Resource Center, Student Affairs, and the College
Strong organization and attention to detail
Have background in or be willing to learn and educate others about identity, intersectionality, multiculturalism and other social justice and human issues (race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, class, disability/ability, religion, and spirituality)
Able to attend weekly Multicultural Education Resource Center meetings and be able to take responsibility on certain projects and aspects of the Center's function
Able to work shifts within the Multicultural Education Resource Center hours, as well as run information tables in the Marketplace.
Attend and actively participate in staff and volunteer training and teambuilding events
Understanding of and ability to create programming and educational resources to create awareness and understanding of communities of color
Commitment to diversity and social justice and continuous self-awareness and learning
Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA who have been awarded federal work study.
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
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov