iLEAD: Program Director

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading art and design college located in Baltimore is seeking a part-time Program Director for a one-year academic commitment. The role involves mentoring committees, overseeing major events, and ensuring effective collaboration within the Center for Student Engagement. Candidates must be MICA undergraduate students with demonstrated leadership abilities and a minimum GPA of 2.5. This position offers an opportunity to engage with the college community while developing vital organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must have previously served as a Program Manager.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to address diverse needs and interests of the MICA student body.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Mentor committees throughout the academic year to guide them through programming best practices.
• Oversee planning & implementation of major CSE events.
• Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with committee co-chairs.
• Support recruitment and retention of volunteer Program Assistants and orientation activities.
• Represent CSE at events like Open House and Portfolio Day as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Student governance

Education

Currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Job description

* **The Program Director (PD) is a part-time, 6-9 hour per week student staff member in the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) and is hired for a 1 year academic commitment. CSE employs 2 PDs per year.*** **The MICA Program Board consists of three committees, each co-chaired by two Program Managers. PDs are assigned to advise and mentor committees (i.e. 2-4 PMs) throughout the academic year.*** **PDs work collaboratively to guide the overall vision, strategy, and direction of MPB, while also sharing operational responsibilities. In general, 1 PD will oversee MPB marketing efforts and membership (i.e. supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteer Program Assistants) and 1 PD will oversee MPB’s logistical and financial needs.*** **The PDs report to the Associate Director of Student Engagement in CSE.*** **Attend a weekly or bi-weekly 1:1 with supervisor, Associate Director of Student Engagement (30 minutes – 1 hour)*** **Attend a weekly or bi-weekly triad meeting with the co-Program Director and Associate Director of Student Engagement (30 minutes – 1 hour)*** **Maintain a minimum of 4 weekly office hours in CSE.*** **Oversee the planning & implementation of all major CSE events including:** + **Halloween Party: Late October** + **Last Blast: Late April/Early May*** **Create and facilitate ongoing opportunities for team development, including leading a minimum of one training session for each MPB retreat*** **Drive the recruitment and retention of volunteer committee members (i.e. Program Assistants)** + **Plan and coordinate a minimum of one recruitment event per semester*** **Assist as needed with general office representation (e.g. Open House, Portfolio Day, iLEAD, etc.)*** **Support Fall Orientation, which may include serving as an Orientation Leader and/or coordinating evening programs and events*** **Other duties as assigned.**- **Mentor committees (2-4 PMs) throughout the academic year to guide them through programming best practices, help them explore CSE and MICA’s resources, and make sure all of their tasks are clearly understood and completed before each event.** * **Facilitate bi-weekly triad meetings with committee co-chairs (1 hour)** * **Facilitate monthly 1:1 meetings with Program Managers (30 minutes)*** **Ability to facilitate meetings, activities, and one-on-one conversations*** **Efficient time management while prioritizing workload*** **Strong organizational skills and attention to detail*** **Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and teammates, via email and in-person*** **Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others*** **Ability to consider the diverse needs and interests of the MICA student body, and address these through intentional and thoughtful programming*** **Must have previously served as a Program Manager*** **Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment*** **Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5*** **Demonstrated leadership abilities*** **A desire to serve the MICA community*** ***Physical Demands:* While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.*** ***Work environment:* While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.**Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.