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General purpose:Program Directors (PD) serve in the primary leadership position within the MICA Program Board (MPB). PDs support the planning and implementation of major campus programs on behalf of the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) by providing mentorship and oversight to MPB. This position will begin in midAugust and end the day after Commencement.
Summary of Essential Functions
The Program Director (PD) is a parttime 69 hour per week student staff member in the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) and is hired for a 1year academic commitment. CSE employs 2 PDs per year.
The MICA Program Board consists of four committees each cochaired by two Program Managers. PDs are assigned to advise and mentor committees (i.e. 24 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 MPBs logistical and financial needs.
The PDs report to the Associate Director of Student Engagement in CSE.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the general operations of the MICA Program Board including scheduling/staffing budget management external communications and marketing initiatives
Cofacilitate weekly Program Board staff meetings every Wednesday from 2:15 3:45 pm 1.5 hours)
Attend a biweekly 1:1 with supervisor Associate Director of Student Engagement 30 minutes)
Attend a biweekly triad meeting with the coProgram Director and Associate Director of Student Engagement 1 hour)
Mentor committees 24 PMs) throughout the academic year to guide them through programming best practices help them explore CSE and MICAs resources and make sure all of their tasks are clearly understood and completed before each event.
Facilitate biweekly triad meetings with committee cochairs 1 hour)
Facilitate monthly 1:1 meetings with Program Managers 30 minutes)
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
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.
Ability to facilitate meetings activities and oneonone 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 inperson
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
Minimum Qualifications
Must have previously served as a Program Manager
Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at the time of employment
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Demonstrated leadership abilities
A desire to serve the MICA community
Compensation
$16 per hour
Meals during training and retreats
MICA Program Board tshirt
Reporting to this position:
6 Program Managers report to the PDs in a peer mentor capacity with overall supervision being the Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Program Directors are expected to attend mandatory training in the fall and spring as outlined below:
Fall Training: Program Directors must be available for training during the two weeks prior to the first week of Fall classes. Exact dates and times are to be determined.
Spring Retreat: Program Directors must be available for training during the first weekend following the first week of Spring classes. Exact dates and times are to be determined.
Following Fall Training all Program Directors are expected to support Fall Orientation.
Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all oncampus positions.
Application Timeline & Details
Applications close March 1 2025
Interviews will take place throughout the month of March.
For more information please contact the MICA Program Board at
Please note: This position is contingent on the colleges operating plan thefiscal budget
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race color creed national origin religion gender sexual orientation marital status age disability or veteran status (disabled Vietnamera or otherwise). Furthermore the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs facilities and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art including but not limited to admission educational programs and employment.
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