About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

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. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is brimming with young, creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Job Description:

A Resident Advisor (RA) at MCLA is offered through Residence Life & Housing. It is one of many leadership opportunities within the Division of Student Affairs. As a member of Residence Life & Housing, the RA is directly supervised by, and responsible to the Residence Director/Area Coordinator of their Residence Area. The RA lives in a residence area and serves as a leader, helper, and resource person for students. The RA serves as a critical link between the students on their floor/section and the Residence Life & Housing Office. This leadership opportunity requires being a representative of the College and a representative of student issues in the residence areas and across campus.

Responsibilities

Student Contact & Visibility

Community Engagement & Development

Duty

Policy Enforcement

Administrative Tasks

Referral Agent

Staff Meetings & Additional Meetings

*Additional responsibilities will be reviewed in full detail during training after being appointed to the position.

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Terms of Appointment & Placement

This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, activities and employment practices. The college complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit www.mcla.edu.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Patrick Connelly
Dean of Title IX and Student Wellness
Phone: (413) 662-5127
Email: Patrick.Connelly@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

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
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

Application Instructions:

Application Closes: February 3, 2023

A brief questionnaire will be sent to applicants once the application has been submitted on Interview Exchange via email.

Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring manager, Brendon Goodridge, at brendon.goodridge@mcla.edu.