iLEAD: Community Assistant, Summer Intensive Pre-College

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

MICA’s summer PreCollege Art and Design Program is a 2- 4 week intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high school art student to thinking like an artist making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. PreCollege is designed for rising juniors and seniors. In conjunction with MICA’s Mission and Vision, our program provides a welcoming environment for all, and values students of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds. Community Assistants (CAs) assist with managing all residential components of the program and model and facilitate a healthy, welcoming community. CAs host programs, and supervise PreCollege students.

Requirements

Ability to maintain excellent and mature judgment
Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
Knowledge of art and design processes and disciplines
Knowledge of MICA’s campus, equipment and resources
Ability to manage others, provide leadership and guidance as necessary
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy
Consistently be able to implement program policies and regulations while serving as a role model of appropriate behavior
Must be a currently enrolled MICA Undergraduate student at time of employment
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Must be in good conduct standing with the college
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
CJIS Fingerprint and background check
Available evenings and weekends
Must live in residence for the duration of training and program dates
Full availability for the dates above
Cannot hold other positions on campus for the duration of the program due to student employees being limited to 40 hours per week in the summer and demanding nature of the role

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with youth in a formal job setting or volunteer role
Skills/experience in conflict resolution, de-escalation and decision making in emergent situations

Responsibilities

Support all residential and community aspects of the PreCollege program while living on campus in residence with other program staff and students
Be on call throughout the duration of the program, including evenings and weekends and assist with any student needs as they arise
Assist with the successful implementation of the PreCollege programming.
Work with the Pro Staff to plan, implement, and participate in social, cultural, and artistic programming that address student interests and needs.
Model, implement and enforce Pre-College program policies, rules, and regulations
Assist with all student move-in, and move-out activities, including welcoming families, assisting with moving items, helping to clean rooms, and answering any questions
Work with Pro Staff to ensure a safe and positive residential experience for students
Facilitate and encourage students to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships, personal wellness, and providing support and guidance as needed
Provide support, interventions, and referrals when appropriate for individual student needs
Model and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations and act as an ambassador for the program
Perform other related duties as assigned