iLEAD: Student Orientation Director (SOD)

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

1d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Student Orientation Director (SOD) is a six-month student leadership commitment, beginning March 2026, which helps plan Fall Orientation 2026. T he SODs assists the Center for Student Engagement and the Orientation Committee in planning and executing Orientation Leader Training and Fall Orientation 2026.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment
Must have completed at least one year at MICA by the end of Spring 2026
Former MICA Orientation Leader experience required (spring or fall)
Demonstrated leadership abilities
A desire to serve the MICA community
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Demonstrate an understanding of MICA’s First Year Experience and Orientation Program
Foster energy and enthusiasm throughout the summer for the Orientation Leaders
Demonstrates efficient time management while prioritizing workload
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and teammates, via email, in-person, and social media
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
Mandatory SOD introduction session on March 25, 2026 from 2:15 - 3:30pm.
Up to 3 hours per week March 25 – May 29, 2026
Up to 20 hours per week June 1 – September 1, 2026
Student Orientation Director is expected to attend mandatory trainings and events, as outlined below:
Orientation Leader Training: Wednesday, August 12 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (includes Joint Student Leader Training)
Must be available every day of Fall Orientation (Wednesday, August 19 – Sunday, August 23, 2026) with flexible on-call hours
Convocation: Morning of Tuesday, August 25th before morning classes.
Student Orientation Director cannot serve as an RA
Student employees may not work more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions

Responsibilities

Mandatory SOD introduction session on March 25, 2026 from 2:15 - 3:30pm.
Attend monthly Orientation Committee meetings (April & May)
1-2 short meetings to prepare for OL interviews
Recruit, interview, and select Orientation Leaders (OL)
Attend regular Orientation Committee meetings (bi-weekly)
Participate in at least 2 Orientation Sub-Committees
Communicate regularly with OLs throughout the summer
Plan OL training workshops and activities (including training assessments) for August 2026
Update all OL information (pairs, sticker groups, dietary needs, etc.) in database
Coordinate OL training meals and orientation swag
Plan and coordinate late night evening socials and events
Be active on Orientation/first-year social media accounts
Develop content for the Orientation Canvas course
Plan and host summer programs/events for incoming students