Select, train, and evaluate all student staff assigned to the
residence areas.
Assistance in coordination and development of Resident Advisor
(RA) In-Service Program.
Select, train, evaluate, & supervise all Residence Area
Security Monitors (RASMS) for Department.
Contributes to experiential learning initiatives within the
department and throughout campus to enhance the overall experience
for students.
Provide leadership and support to staff and residents in the
planning and implementation of a wide range of educational, social
and recreational activities that contribute to the personal growth
and development of residence area members.
Guide students toward responsible behavior in the residence
area by communicating reasonable standards of behavior and by
providing behavioral counseling or referral for students, as
appropriate.
Serve as an Advisor for RHA or NRHH, in collaboration with
secondary Advisor as designated.
Assist in management of departmental presence on social media
platform accounts.
Serve on the on-call rotation for emergency assistance and
crisis intervention.
Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
Serve as department liaison for campus initiatives as
designated by Director of Residence Life.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned. This job
description is subject to changes due to any organizational needs
of the division.
Serve as a conduct officer for lower-level violations of
residence area policies.
Case Manager-50%
- Support an identified case load of students by populations
(examples: first-generation, student athletes, commuters, students
with a GPA under 2.5, etc).
- Schedule appointments with students to assess risk and holistic
needs, coordinate action plans, provide resources (on and off
campus), non-clinical support and other follow-up as needed.
- Communicate, collaborate and follow through, as appropriate,
with referral sources such as faculty, staff, campus partners and
resources, external agencies, treatment providers, family members
and emergency contacts in support of student well-being and
persistence.
- Process and document student case information and notes to
support data collection and uphold record keeping policies and
procedures.
Requirements:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Residence
Life & Housing or education.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective
collaborative partnerships with other campus departments involved
in creating a safe and engaging residential environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of projects and
responsibilities working both independently and collaboratively as
necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility, resiliency, creativity, leadership,
and supervisory capabilities including demonstrating an active
commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Ability to be
flexible and adapt quickly to ever-changing needs of a residential
campus.
Preferred:
- Experience working with RHA's & NRHH.
- Knowledge and background working with NEACURH/NACURH.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, permanent, benefited position within the APA
bargaining union. Salary for this position is $44,000-$47,000 per
year.
This position includes on-campus housing and meal plan.
Due to the nature of the position, ACs are expected to work outside
of traditional business hours including participation in an on-call
duty rotation. The duties of the Area Coordinator may vary due to
the student population who resides in the area assigned.
Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance: MCLA offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type
health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is
effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is
effective immediately.
Retirement: The MA State Employee Retirement System provides
eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year
vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible
employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5%
employer matching contribution. Tuition Waivers & Discounts:
eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children,
receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges,
and universities.
Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous
vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
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
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