Writing Associate: 2026-2027 (Work Study or Trust) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Location: North Adams, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri Apr 17 2026 Job Description:

Work in the Writing Studio to help MCLA writers at any stage of the writing process: from understanding assignments and brainstorming ideas to planning, revising and polishing final drafts! Both work study and non-work study students are invited to apply.

To prepare for this position, Writing Associates (WAs) are required to take ENGL 308, a Spring semester course focused on best practices in the tutoring of writing. In addition, WAs are also required to participate in an opening Fall training meeting and subsequent (paid) monthly training meetings throughout the school year. To promote the Writing Studio, Writing Associates may also be asked to advertise our services through class visits and other events, to conduct writing workshops, and to advertise via social media. In addition, WAs will be trained to use WCOnline to keep track of appointments, obtain intake information and write up client report forms for each consultation.

Job Requirements:
Completion of ENGL 308
Qualifying GPA of 3.2
Two faculty references.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Empathy and the ability to listen.
Respect for diverse literacy practices.
An understanding of commonly assigned genres and a rhetorical, rather than prescriptive orientation towards grammar and usage.
Teaching Assistant/tutoring experience a plus.

Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

Telephone: (413) 662-5103

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