student employment opportunities – fall 2008

Last updated 8/18/2008

Advancement Assistant

Department: Advancement
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: 2-3
Total estimated hours per week: 5-8 hours per student employee

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: General office assistance, including filing, mailing preparation, buying supplies, shopping for events, Internet research, phone calls during the alumni phone-a-thon, copying of press clips, sending out calendar notices, assisting with press releases when appropriate. There will also be an opportunity to develop print and web content for candidates with strong writing and/or design skills.

Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately file and perform office general duties. Must have a courteous phone manner and be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Number of Positions: 1

Contact person name:
Jo Broderick, Dean of College Relations
Cynthia Bowen, Development Manager


Office Assistant

Department: Academic Affairs
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: 2-3
Total estimated hours per week: 10-12

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: General office assistance, including filing, mailing preparation, photocopying, Internet research, and other duties as required.

Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately file and perform office general duties. Must have a courteous phone manner and be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Number of Positions: 1 or 2

Contact person name: Sharon McManus


Library Assistant

Department: Paul Scott Library
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 8-10 hours

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: Staffing circulation desk, answering telephone and in-person inquiries about holdings, reserve items, etc. Works in the NOBLE library consortium platform to check in and check out books.

Necessary Skills: Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with the public. Strong computer skills required. Must be timely and prompt to ensure proper staffing of the Library. Must have a proactive approach to customer service, taking the initiative to ensure that all patrons are being assisted promptly and thoroughly.

Number of Positions: 5-6

Contact Person Name: Cheri Coe, Library Director


Printmaking Monitor

Department: Printmaking
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible including evenings
Total estimated hours per week: 5 hours

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: Monitor printmaking equipment and room usage, particularly during hours outside normal hours of business. Will review and understand equipment use policy and will enforce rules.

Necessary Skills: Must have strong familiarity with printmaking equipment and use. Ability to monitor student use of equipment and print rooms. Must have comfort with and ability to hold fellow students accountable to policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate rules and policies to print room users with clarity and professionalism.

Number of Positions: 5-7

Contact Person Name: Stacy Thomas-Vickory, Chair, Printmaking Department


Office Assistant

Department: Office of Internships & Career Services
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 4

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: Provides accurate, timely information to companies, interns, and prospective interns about the program and its parameters. Records information from internship hosts regarding their needs. Works with the Director to match interns to internships. Provides administrative support to the Director by emailing, faxing, photocopying, and sending out mailings. Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent the College in a professional manner. Strong computer and administrative skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy.

Number of Positions: 1

Contact Person Name:
Joan Milnes, Director, Office of Internships & Career


Office Assistant

Department: Financial Aid/Academic Affairs
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 5-10 hours per week

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: General office assistance, including filing, mailing preparation, photocopying, Internet research, and other duties as required.

Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately file and perform office general duties. Must have a courteous manner and be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Number of Positions: 1

Contact Person Name: Creda Camacho, Director of Financial Aid


Slide Library Assistant

Department: Image Library
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 2-6 hours, some flexibility in hours required

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: One position in the Image Library focuses on organizing, sorting and replacing slides. The second position involves scanning of digital images.

Necessary Skills: Must have a courteous manner and be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Strong attention to detail required for both positions.

Number of Positions: 2

Contact Person Name: Sally Seamans, Image Librarian


Job Title: Back-up Receptionist

Department: Student Services/Front Desk
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week:

  • Evening shift, 7-10:00 (M-Th)
  • Lunch hour coverage, 12:30-1:30 M-F
  • Weekend hours to be determined

Total estimated hours per week: 5-10, depends on shift

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: Answer Montserrat’s main switchboard in a timely, professional manner. Route calls to the appropriate internal extensions. Greet visitors to the College (including prospective students, parents, donors, etc) in a welcoming, warm, and helpful fashion. Provide other administrative or clerical support as needed.

Necessary Skills: Polished telephone manner. Ability to represent the College on the phone and in person in a professional and welcoming way. Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously, including answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, and handling staff/faculty questions or concerns.

Number of Positions: 4-6

Contact Person Name: Lauri Chertok, Receptionist


Computer Lab Technician

Department: Academic Computing
Pay: $8.00

Days needed each week:

  • Monday through Friday 6-8:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday Noon-4:00
  • Hours are somewhat flexible

Total estimated hours per week: 5-7 hours

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester

Summary of Job: The primary responsibility is to assist other students using the computing resources in our public computer labs. Duties include:

  • Answering basic Mac software, internet browsing and e-mail questions.
  • Resolving printer problems (loading paper, jam removal, toner cartridge replacement)
  • Reporting hardware problems to the IT Department.
  • Performing routine software maintenance on lab computers and assisting with lab projects as needed.
  • Performing computer lab inventories.
  • Monitoring use of computer labs, ensuring proper use of equipment and space and compliance with lab use policies.
  • Cleaning the labs.

Necessary Skills: There will be regular training, but some Mac software skills strongly preferred. Must be able to communicate with lab users with clarity and professionalism.

Number of Positions:
3

Contact Person Name: Robert Pyzalski, Director of IT


Office Assistant/Tour Guide

Department: Admissions Office
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 5-7 hours

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.

Summary of Job: General office assistance, including filing, mailing preparation, buying supplies, shopping for events, Internet research, answering telephone inquiries, and data entry. Guide prospective students and their parents on tours through the Montserrat campus. Effectively communicate the benefits of a Montserrat education to potential students.

Necessary Skills: Must be able to perform general office duties and present a friendly, welcoming environment in the Admissions Office. Must have a courteous phone manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Outstanding presentation and oral communication skills a requirement of the position. Must be able to quickly establish rapport with students and their parents. Must have the ability to present a professional image.
Must be able to routinely lift up to 25 lbs. Strong computer skills and strong attention to detail a requirement of the position.

Number of Positions: 3-5

Contact Person Name: Jeffrey Newell, Assistant Dean of Admissions


Office Assistant

Department: Art Education
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 5-7

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.

Summary of Job: General office assistance, including filing, photocopying, mailing preparation, and Internet research.

Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers.

Number of Positions: 1

Contact Person Name: Blyth Hazen, Chair, Art Education Department


Facilities Assistant

Department: Facilities
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible
Total estimated hours per week: 8-10

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.

Summary of Job: Responsible for a range of maintenance and custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, grounds maintenance, painting, cleaning, and mowing.

Necessary Skills: Requires the ability to routinely lift 25lbs. Requires the ability to operate maintenance and cleaning equipment including lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners.

Number of Positions: 5-7

Contact Person Name: Mark Kooken, Facilities Director


Sculpture Studio Monitor

Department: Sculpture
Pay: $8.00
Days needed each week: Flexible, some evening hours available
Total estimated hours per week: 5-10

Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall Semester, with the possibility of extension through Spring Semester.

Summary of Job: Monitor sculpture studio equipment and room usage, particularly during hours outside normal hours of business. Will review and understand equipment use policy and will enforce rules.

Necessary Skills: Must have strong familiarity with sculpture studio equipment and use. Must have comfort with and ability to hold fellow students accountable to policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate rules and policies to sculpture studio users with clarity and professionalism.

Number of Positions: 4-6

Contact Person Name: James Durrett, Sculpture Studio Manager

Shelley DeSimone
Director of Human Resources
23 Essex St.
Beverly, MA 01915
978.921.4242 x 1130
sdesimone@montserrat.edu

Mailing Address
Montserrat College of Art
PO Box 26
Beverly, MA 01915

Interested in working on campus this Fall? Then come to one of our Job Fairs in the coming weeks to learn more about work opportunities and to apply.

Freshman Job Fair @ Info Rodeo
Tuesday, August 26th at 10 am on the Beverly Common

Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Job Fairs*
Wednesday, September 3rd at 11:30 am in Hardie Lobby
Thursday, September 4th at 11:30 in Hardie Lobby
* Come either day

 

Student Employment Application Procedures:
Montserrat College of Art is pleased to offer a number of job opportunities to our students. Our first priority will be to fill our open positions with Federal Work-Study eligible students.

This year, the College is instituting new student employment application procedures. All students interested in applying for student work must attend one of the above job fairs to ensure efficient matching of students to open positions and to ensure the proper processing of employment-related paperwork.

Job Fairs will give students a chance to apply for openings. As a second step, students will be invited during the weeks of September 8th and 15th to meet with hiring managers to complete the hiring process.