iLEAD: Program Director

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

8d•$16

About The Position

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 mid-August and end the day after Commencement. 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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

Oversee the general operations of the MICA Program Board, including scheduling/staffing, budget management, external communications, and marketing initiatives
Co-facilitate weekly Program Board staff meetings, every Wednesday from 2:15 -3:45 pm (1.5 hours)
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)
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)
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.