Arts:
At MCLA, we’re here for all – and focused on each – of our
students. As a 2025 Top Ten Public College, 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 hometown of North Adams is
brimming with 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:
The Staff Assistant/Admission Counselor shall support all aspects
of the undergraduate recruitment efforts of the College, including,
but not limited to, the planning, organization of recruitment
travel, application review, and new student yield.
Recruitment
- Responsible for managing assigned travel schedule and territory
including organizing and scheduling travel activities by contacting
high schools, confirming the College’s representation and making
reservations. - Represents the College at various recruitment activities for
the purpose of recruiting students to the College. This includes
college night programs, high school visits, mini high school fairs
and more within the scope of travel territory. - Meets with prospective students and conducts individual
interviews and group information sessions. - Responsible for identifying opportunities to develop
relationships with high school and college counselors to enhance
and open opportunities for new first year students. - Oversight of activities to include on campus as well as off
campus events to encourage prospective first year student
enrollment and school/college counselor awareness of MCLA’s
offerings.
File Review
- Evaluates undergraduate applicants from territory in accurate
and timely fashion, reviews academic credentials/calculates grade
point average and renders admissions decisions as mandated by the
College’s admission standards. Responsible for follow-up and
advising of students through admission process. - Utilizes student records system/admissions tracking to maintain
application data in an accurate manner, including updating
admissions decisions and statistical characteristics. - Manages awarding of scholarships within recruitment territory,
including merit based and foundation scholarships.
Outreach and Communication
- Utilizes and becomes adept with the admissions Customer
Relations Management software (CRM) to aid in outreach to all
prospective students. - Collects, edits and disseminates information for distribution
to prospective students. Assists in research activities to assist
in understanding student trends, needs and interests. - Performs other duties relative to supporting and developing
programs to increase new student enrollment at MCLA including other
admission support as needed. - Assists in the off-hour coverage/supervision of student
callers/admissions ambassadors as needed.
Supportive Duties
- Assists other staff members with phone/office coverage when
needed. - Serves as tour guide to prospective students, as needed.
- Assist with campus and community programs and events.
- Opportunities to be involved with committee work.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the
recruitment seasons - (8-10 weeks in the fall and some spring travel)
- Strong written and oral communication skills, public speaking
experience. - Quantitative skills and the ability to analyze data for
purposes of admissions recruitment. - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work effectively with others to meet institutional
enrollment goals. - Creatively and accurately articulate the goals of a liberal
arts college. - Familiarity with MCLA and program offerings.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time benefitted position in the APA union. Salary is
$43,000 – $45,000.
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 Title IX
Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant
Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights,
or both.
Liz Frost
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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
Application Instructions:
Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking
on the APPLY NOW button below.