Office Assistant (Students)

Category:

Student / Workstudy

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Department:

Housing and Residence Life - Student Development

Locations:

Boston, MA

Posted:

Apr 21, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Contract

Salary Type:

Hourly

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $15.00

Position ID:

199639

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:

Job Description

MassArt Housing and Residence Life, Auxiliary Programs has four parking lots that staff, faculty, students, and guests are able to park in with prior approval. The two lots the Office Assistant will focus on are Ward Street Lot (130 Ward Street) and Greek Orthodox Church (514 Parker Street). The Office Assistant will play an integral role in streamlining parking operations and ensuring continuity in policy and procedure. The Office Assistant will work closely with the Office Coordinator of Auxiliary Programs. The Office Assistant will be trained prior to working.

This position would be good for someone who enjoys data analysis and administration, building and enforcing policy and procedure, and working independently with the support of ProStaff.

Compensation

• Receive an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour and work up to 20 hours per week.
• Compensation is distributed in the form of a biweekly paycheck.
• Timesheets must be submitted by Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. via TimesheetX.

Responsibilities

• Time Commitment
  • 5 to 10 hours a week
  • Schedule is flexible but must have some availability Monday - Friday
• Parking Audits
  • Count the number of vehicles in the Ward Lot and Church Lot, noting their license plate numbers three times a week, weather dependent.
  • Upload counts into an internal form.
• Event Attendant
  • MassArt departments host several events during the semester that require a parking attendant to monitor the Ward Street parking lot. The Parking Assistant is stationed in the parking booth (heated and covered), allowing entrance to those who are on the pre-determined guest list.
  • Events are approved on a rolling basis and are usually in the evenings (after 5:00 p.m.).
• Data Administration
  • Cross reference data to determine authorized and unauthorized vehicles.
  • Send out communications to unauthorized vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Maintain privacy. You will have access to sensitive and confidential information. Sharing sensitive and/or confidential information with others is unacceptable and may lead to disciplinary action.
• Role model appropriate behavior. Demonstrate familiarity with MassArts policies, code of student conduct and the applicable residence hall policies.
• Maintain high personal and ethical standards. Demonstrate behavior with professionalism appropriate to the position. Staff may be subject to termination if they are found to be in violation of any Residence Hall or College policy.
• Check communication daily. This includes MassArt email, physical mailbox, and other communication points as designated by your supervisor. It is expected that you are able to respond to messages within 48 hours (as necessary).

Questions

All questions can be sent to [email protected].

Requirements:

• This is an onsite position.
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at MassArt

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. .

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.
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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 submit a resume.