About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.  

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Hours: This is a 10 month (44 week) position. 18.75 paid weekly office hours (lowered during on-call weeks) with an increase during major College events such as move in and opening days.

Salary: $15,468.64 annually/$18.25 per hour

Additional Compensation: Furnished 2 bedroom apartment, a meal plan during the semester, and internet access

General Statement of Duties:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life, the ARD is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the programming model and creating an inclusive first-year community, as well as assisting in the development, co-instruction and supervision of Resident Assistants in the residence hall environment. Principal duties include staff supervision, establishing a strong sense of community within the first-year hall, participation in the after-hours duty rotation and supporting departmental initiatives/programmatic efforts.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide leadership and support to the residence hall community.
• Supervise, evaluate, schedule, and establish goals for paraprofessional RA staff in the building.
• Assist in the development of an environment that supports and promotes opportunities for individual growth, respect for persons and property, and a sense of community living and shared responsibility.
• Regularly interact with students through formal and informal contacts (i.e., office hours, attendance at campus activities and floor programs) with the goal of understanding the campus and residence hall communities and learning the names, strengths and concerns of resident students.
• Act in an advising capacity and refers students to appropriate campus offices, services and resources.
• Assists in coordination of programming efforts in the residence hall in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate and present during fall and winter training for paraprofessional RA staff.
• Provide on-call coverage as required during evening and weekend hours during the academic year.
• Participate in Residence Life office functions (i.e. room selection, staff selection, etc.) and College functions as deemed necessary by the Assistant Director or Assistant Dean.
• Participate in and assist in planning College-wide events (including but not limited to):   Opening/closing of Residence Halls, Orientation, Accepted Students Day events, and Commencement. 
• Attend and participate in Residence Life and Housing weekly staff meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Assistant Dean.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree is required.  Past Residence Life and Housing experience is strongly preferred.  
• Demonstrated experience with issues of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This is a part-time live-on position which requires weekend and after-hours work.
• ADA accessible two-bedroom fully furnished apartment with a full kitchen. 
• A full College meal plan during the Academic Year.
• Partners/families and pets allowed contingent upon successful background check and with approval of the Assistant Dean and Director of Housing and Residence Life and AVP/Dean of Students. 
• The position is a designated essential personnel staff position which means (absent of extreme circumstances) all scheduled work is to take place on-campus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 15 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a part-time (18.75 hours/week), live-in, contract position. The hourly rate is $18.25. Additional hours of work will be required during August/September and during closing. 

If the ARD is not returning to the position in the fall semester, then their last day in housing will be June 15th. 

Additional Information:

 Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Resume/Cover Letter

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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