What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Technology Specialist (work study or trust) - 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: Fri Feb 13 2026 Job Description:
Provide in-person, one-on-one or small group assistance to students during Center hours at the Mark Hopkins Assistive Technology (AT) Center. Remind students to sign in and out of the Center.
Input daily visits into the One Drive database.
Train students on the use of the Live Scribe Echo Pens. Distribute and collect pens, notebooks, cartridges, charging cables. Review loaner program policies with student, obtain signed loaner agreement.
Train and assist students in the use of Kurzweil 3000.
Assist students in setting up a personal account with Bookshare to obtain alternate format text.
Train students on the use of other center technology as well as the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft and Google.
Work with other Peer Technology Specialists to plan and host technology-related educational events for students.
Attendance at least 2 workshops held in the AT center
Assist with recruitment of future Peer Technology Specialists.
Ensure that the Center is kept neat and all belongings/equipment are safe and secure in their respective places.
Upon leaving make sure the door is securely locked, both at lunch time and end of day.
Review and familiarize with the Assistive Technology Center handbook.
Clean and check workstations after each student use.
Insure that all student accounts are logged out after each use.
Job Requirements:
Be a positive role model and advocate for the Center.
Provide resources and create a welcoming space for all students.
Possess confidence in welcoming students and finding out what their needs are.
Possess excellent communication skills.
No previous technical work experience or skills required, but an interest in technology is strongly encouraged!
Additional Information:
This position is only open to current MCLA students, for either work study or trust funds.
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
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Provide in-person, one-on-one or small group assistance to students during Center hours at the Mark Hopkins Assistive Technology (AT) Center. Remind students to sign in and out of the Center.
Input daily visits into the One Drive database.
Train students on the use of the Live Scribe Echo Pens. Distribute and collect pens, notebooks, cartridges, charging cables. Review loaner program policies with student, obtain signed loaner agreement.
Train and assist students in the use of Kurzweil 3000.
Assist students in setting up a personal account with Bookshare to obtain alternate format text.
Train students on the use of other center technology as well as the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft and Google.
Work with other Peer Technology Specialists to plan and host technology-related educational events for students.
Attendance at least 2 workshops held in the AT center
Assist with recruitment of future Peer Technology Specialists.
Ensure that the Center is kept neat and all belongings/equipment are safe and secure in their respective places.
Upon leaving make sure the door is securely locked, both at lunch time and end of day.
Review and familiarize with the Assistive Technology Center handbook.
Clean and check workstations after each student use.
Insure that all student accounts are logged out after each use.
Job Requirements:
Be a positive role model and advocate for the Center.
Provide resources and create a welcoming space for all students.
Possess confidence in welcoming students and finding out what their needs are.
Possess excellent communication skills.
No previous technical work experience or skills required, but an interest in technology is strongly encouraged!
Additional Information:
This position is only open to current MCLA students, for either work study or trust funds.
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
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov