Location: NORTH ADAMS, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Fri Jul 17 2026 Job Description:
The Residence Area Security Monitor (RASM) reports directly to the Residence Director/Area Coordinator. The RASM will be responsible for staffing a front desk of one of the Residence Areas between the hours of 8:00am-2:00am. They assist in responding to residents and guests questions, needs and aid in the safety/security of the Residence Area. In addition, the RASM will be responsible for tracking the flow of traffic in and out of the building during their assigned shift, as well as signing all guests/non-residents into the Residence Area.
Position Responsibilities
Provide front line security for the residence halls to ensure the safety and security of the residents and residence area.
Greet and assist students, staff, and visitors in a friendly and attentive manner.
Be aware of surroundings, address and report any areas of concern in a timely and efficient manner to the appropriate Residence Life staff.
Familiarize self with all of the Residence Life & University policies and emergency procedures.
Confront and report inappropriate behavior observed within the residence hall.
Monitor all traffic coming in and going out of the building. This includes checking identification of individuals who enter the residence halls and managing guest visitation in the building.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships and open communication with the Resident Directors, Area Coordinators, Resident Assistants, Facilities Staff and Campus Police.
Must remain at the desk at all times during scheduled shift unless otherwise directed by the Supervisor and/or Director on Duty, or emergency personnel.
Job Requirements:
Must be a matriculated MCLA student and maintain this status throughout the time of employment.
Must be a resident student during the time of employment.
Must be in good academic standing with the college.
Be in good standing with the Dean of Students Office.
Must be available to work during the hours of 8:00am-2:00am with weekday and weekend availability.
If applicable, have a good past work performance working for Residence Life & Housing.
Must demonstrate good communication, writing, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work during College breaks (i.e. Thanksgiving and Spring Break) and on long weekends (i.e. - Columbus Day Weekend and Patriot's Day).
Must follow all Residence Life & College Community Guidelines. Violation of a policy could result in dismal from the position.
Must attend monthly staff meeting with supervisor.
Must attend mandatory training program prior to start of work.
All RASMs are required to participate in an employment review on a semester basis.
Additional Information:
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
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
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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
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