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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Director of Auxiliary and Operations SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises Student Summer Conferencing Assistants
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Office Coordinator is an integral part of the Housing and Residence Life operation within the residence halls and collaborates with nearly all members of the Department to assist in the smooth operation of the Department. The Office Coordinator, in conjunction with other team members in the department, manages the College's parking operation. In addition to the RDs, the Office Coordinator serves as an important point of contact for resident students in need of assistance within the residence halls.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Manage the office and implement efficient ways of keeping the offices running smoothly in a neat and organized manner. Develop processes to ensure this happens.
Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals interacting with the office. Appropriately triage/route individuals depending on their specific needs.
Liaise with the Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Supervisors to appropriately respond to resident requests for service.
Manage the student, faculty, & staff parking operation. This includes creating and distributing parking applications, processing payments, distributing parking permits, and coordinating event and guest parking for the campus.
Coordinate with Administration & Finance Department members related to any parking shuttle concerns.
Receive, process, and track all bills and/or invoices relating to Residence Hall Operation in line with the College's accounting practices.
Maintain office supplies, ordering replacement supplies/materials, and maintaining office equipment.
Assist in the documentation and management of resident student damage billing within College software systems.
Co-supervise, train, and recruit Mailroom Assistants with RD staff.
Assist in the student leadership hiring process to hire summer and AY student staff members to the Department. This includes co-supervision of student staff during their time of employment.
Assist in the implementation of the summer conference program to include answering prospective guest questions, providing direction to guests, assisting with apartment set-up and administrative documentation preparation/tracking.
Maintains, in collaboration with others, accurate data in various departmental databases (Colleague, THD, etc)
Participate in major Departmental initiatives such as, but not limited to: move-in, accepted students days, move-out, and summer conferences.
Other related duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, live-off, benefited, non-exempt, professional APA position. The annual salary range for this position is $55,000- $58,656, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.
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:
Please provide a resume and cover letter.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
1-2 years of previous administrative experience.
Experience working in a residence hall setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of training in Inclusivity and issues of Social Justice
Experience as an hearing officer for Student Conduct
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.