First Generation Student Ambassador (Work Study Only) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams invites a dedicated student to support the First-Generation Student Services group. The role is designed for a student enrolled at MCLA who will work a minimum of 2 hours per week, with tasks including advisory participation and content creation.

The position emphasizes understanding first-generation student experiences, and requires at least a 2.0 GPA and good standing.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and stay in good standing with the college.
• Role requires dedication to first-generation student initiatives and campus engagement.

Responsibilities

• Attend advisory meetings (virtually).
• Create content for mixed media and digital use.
• Engage in research on trends and practices.

Education

2.0 GPA or higher

In good standing with the college

Job description

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. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu

Job Description:

Student Affairs is looking for a student who is interested in supporting the work of a group on campus dedicated to serving our first-generation population. The ideal candidate would understand what it means to be a first-generation student and strongly identifies with this population of students.

Duties:

• Attend advisory meetings (virtually)
• Create content for mixed media and digital use,
• Engage in research on trends and practices.

Requirements:

• 2.0 or higher GPA
• In good standing with the college
• Able to work 2 hours per week

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: [phone]

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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