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 Coordinator for Multicultural Programming collaborates with the
Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging to implement
initiatives that foster campus engagement in social justice,
cultural identity, equity, and inclusion. This role emphasizes the
visibility and support of ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native
American, and other communities of Color), student organizations
and the Multicultural Education Resource Center (MERC). The
Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing programming efforts
tailored to the unique needs of historically marginalized
communities, focusing on mentorship, leadership development, and
inclusive excellence.
- Develop and implement mentorship programs designed to enhance
the retention and success of all students, students of color,
LGBTQIA+ students, neurodivergent students, and international
students. - Serve as the advisor to ALANA-designated student organizations,
providing mentorship and supporting their organizational
development and event programming. - Oversee the daily operations of the Multicultural Education
Resource Center, including managing resources, supervising student
staff, and maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for
all students. - Coordinate and implement signature events and initiatives such
as Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American
Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month to promote cultural awareness and
celebrate diversity. - Collaborate with the Director of Residence Life to develop
DEIJ-focused programming and engagement opportunities within
residential communities, including living-learning communities and
themed housing. - Advocate for the needs and rights of all students, including
marginalized communities, with a primary focus on student
groups. - Partner with campus stakeholders to design and implement
programs that increase visibility and understanding of historically
underrepresented populations. - Hire, train, and evaluate student staff, ensuring their
professional growth and effectiveness in supporting the MERC’s
mission. - Serve as a member of the Professional Staff Member (PSM)
On-Call duty rotation for Residence Life & Housing, for
emergency assistance and crisis intervention and attend weekly
Residence Life meetings - Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed in the
scope of related work duties.??
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred.
- Direct experience developing and implementing programs that
support ALANA students from an intersectional framework. - Knowledge and advocacy experience relative to concerns and
issues of marginalized people and the intersections of race,
gender, disability, sexual orientation, and gender
identification. - Ability to reflect and share lived experiences in learning
environments to model educational skills such as vulnerability,
empathy, self-reflection, emotional awareness, and on-going
learning. - Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to,
working effectively with and providing programing and education
related to marginalized communities: including Black, Indigenous,
People of Color, underrepresented religious groups; new immigrant
populations; people with disabilities and disabled communities;
women; LGBTQIA+. - Evidence of ability to develop, coordinate and manage programs
with strong budget skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)
skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse
campus community members, including students, faculty, staff, and
administration. - Must be able to manage multiple projects at various levels of
completion, with the ability to work independently as well as
within a diverse team. - Must be able to reside in campus housing as part of their
participation in the on-call duty rotation. - Demonstrated ability to manage difficult situations.
- Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office,
desktop publishing, social media and website management. - Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate
supervision of evening and weekend programs as needed - Ability to work as part of the on-call rotation with Residence
Life and attend weekly Residence life Staff meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience advising student organizations and working
with multicultural resource centers. - Evidence of successful collaboration with institutional and
community partners to promote equity and inclusion. - Commitment to personal and professional development in
diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work. - Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded, benefited position in
the APA bargaining unit. The salary range for this position is
$40,000-$45,000 per year and includes housing on campus.
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.
<p style=”text-align: center;”> SEND RESUME</p>