iLEAD: Program Manager

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals during trainings

MICA Program Board t-shirt

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art is hiring Program Managers (PM) to support campus programs as part of the Center for Student Engagement. This part-time position involves leadership within the MICA Program Board, requiring collaboration to plan and implement events.

Applicants should be currently enrolled MICA undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate leadership abilities. The role includes a commitment of 5-8 hours per week with a compensation of $15 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Desire to serve the MICA community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a committee co-chair overseeing volunteer committee members.
• Collaborate with the committee to plan and implement events.
• Coordinate activities for events including set-up and clean-up.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Program/event planning

Education

Currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student

Job description

Overview

Program Managers (PM) serve as leaders within the MICA Program Board (MPB), supporting planning and implementation of major campus programs on behalf of the Center for Student Engagement (CSE). The position begins in mid‑August and concludes the day after Commencement.

Essential Functions

The Program Manager is a part‑time, 5‑8 hour per week student staff member, hired for a one‑year commitment.

The MPB consists of three committees, each co‑chaired by two PMs who oversee planning, marketing, and implementation of a minimum of five events per year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a committee co‑chair with one other PM, collectively overseeing a group of volunteer committee members (Program Assistants).
• Collaborate with the assigned committee to plan, market, and implement a minimum of two programs in the fall and three in the spring.
• Coordinate all activities for events, including set‑up, tear‑down, and clean‑up.
• Participate in weekly MPB staff meetings (Wednesday 2:15‑3:45pm).
• Co‑facilitate bi‑weekly committee meetings and attend supervisory meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain a minimum of three weekly office hours in CSE.
• Assist with planning and implementation of all major CSE events (e.g., Halloween Party, Last Blast).
• Assist as needed with general office representation (Open House, Portfolio Day, iLEAD, etc.) and support Fall Orientation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Efficient time management and prioritization of workload.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with collaborators via email and in‑person.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to consider the diverse needs of the MICA student body and address them through intentional programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at the time of employment.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Desire to serve the MICA community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in program/event planning.

Compensation

• $15 per hour.
• Meals during trainings and retreats.
• MICA Program Board t‑shirt.

Conditions of Employment

• Attendance at mandatory trainings: Fall Training (approximately two weeks before classes, including Joint Student Leader Training) and Spring Retreat (late January).
• Support for Fall Orientation following Fall Training.
• Time limit of 20 hours per week across all on‑campus positions.

Application Timeline & Details

Applications close March1,2026. Interviews will take place throughout March.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires occasional standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, reaching, balancing, stooping, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 15pounds. Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Work environment includes exposure to weather conditions and minimal noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to providing equal opportunity to all, irrespective of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination or harassment.