What are the responsibilities and job description for the Start Strong Ambassadors (Work Study & Trust Funded Position) - 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 Jul 17 2026 Job Description:
Start Strong Ambassadors support and encourage new students during the Start Strong Program. Ambassadors act as knowledgeable guides for new students and as a point of contact for questions or concerns. Ambassadors will work up to 20 hours during the Fall, 2026 semester.
Detailed Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a positive role model.
Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic peer to help new students to engage and participate in the Start Strong Program.
Develop and maintain relationships and provide assistance and support for students with a focus on a smooth transition, acclimation and sense of belonging.
Help facilitate and encourage attendance in the Start Strong Program.
Assist program staff with programs, sessions and activities.
Participate in programs and activities alongside peers.
Role and Duties:
A role model and advocate.
Knowledgeable guide for first-year and transfer students.
A facilitator that provides resources and creates a welcoming space for all students.
Support and maintain student compliance with all standards of program and student conduct.
Job Requirements:
Rising sophomore, junior or senior.
Be in good academic and conduct standing.
Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills.
Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
Demonstrate leadership potential.
Be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA. Preference will be given to students who were former Start Strong participants.
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
Start Strong Ambassadors support and encourage new students during the Start Strong Program. Ambassadors act as knowledgeable guides for new students and as a point of contact for questions or concerns. Ambassadors will work up to 20 hours during the Fall, 2026 semester.
Detailed Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a positive role model.
Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic peer to help new students to engage and participate in the Start Strong Program.
Develop and maintain relationships and provide assistance and support for students with a focus on a smooth transition, acclimation and sense of belonging.
Help facilitate and encourage attendance in the Start Strong Program.
Assist program staff with programs, sessions and activities.
Participate in programs and activities alongside peers.
Role and Duties:
A role model and advocate.
Knowledgeable guide for first-year and transfer students.
A facilitator that provides resources and creates a welcoming space for all students.
Support and maintain student compliance with all standards of program and student conduct.
Job Requirements:
Rising sophomore, junior or senior.
Be in good academic and conduct standing.
Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills.
Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
Demonstrate leadership potential.
Be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA. Preference will be given to students who were former Start Strong participants.
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