Program Specialist

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

7d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist at MICA provides logistical support and leadership for all programs serving young students (grades K-12), adult non-degree community education, and community engagement partnerships at Maryland Institute College of Art within the office of Mission and Community Learning. These programs currently include but are not limited to: Young People’s Studios (YPS) and High School Studios (HSS), PreCollege Art and Design Program (PreCollege Summer Intensive), the Art and Design College Accelerator Program (ADCAP), and Community Education (CE). The Program Specialist will work with the Director of Youth and Community Education and the Program Specialist to ensure the overall quality of programming and mission within the office of Mission and Community Learning. Young People’s Studios (YPS) and High School Studios (HSS), MICA’s art and design curriculum focused on K-12 learners, the PreCollege Art and Design Residency Program (PreCollege), MICA’s intensive college-level art and design curriculum focused on gifted high school students), the Art and Design College Accelerator Program (ADCAP) a program designed to widen the pathway toward higher education for Baltimore’s underserved high school youth of diverse backgrounds with aspirations to attend a four-year undergraduate program in art and design, Community Education (CE) Adult art and design courses open to the MICA community.

Requirements

Working knowledge of youth development principles and non-degree educational programming.
Familiarity with operational requirements for K–12 and adult education programs, including safety, supervision, and documentation.
Basic understanding of art and design education environments and instructional settings.
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage schedules, records, and logistical details.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with families, instructors, students, and partners.
Proficiency with administrative and digital tools, including LMS platforms, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and basic data tracking systems.
Ability to follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to maintain regular, in-person presence on campus during scheduled work hours and program activities, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to provide classroom and program support in active, student-facing environments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond to changing needs, and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Associate's Degree
3-5 years of teaching experience
Experience in higher education administration or arts administration
Knowledge of exposure to pedagogy of art education for K-12 students

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in art/design education preferred
3-5 years K-12 teaching experience
Experience training faculty in higher education

Responsibilities

Provide on-site support during program hours, including classroom coverage, student supervision, and operational assistance.
Provide instructional support and classroom oversight, such as faculty evaluations, providing instruction to students, and substituting in classes when needed.
Address day-to-day issues involving students, families, faculty, and partners; document incidents and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Maintain attendance records, incident reports, supervision schedules, and required program documentation.
Coordinate and enter class schedules, faculty assignments, room usage, and registration details.
Maintain accurate course information, faculty bios, class descriptions, and enrollment data.
Support residential and non-residential program logistics, including classroom coverage, shuttle coordination, and food orders, as assigned.
Draft and distribute routine communications to families, students, faculty, and partners.
Respond to logistical inquiries and prepare welcome materials, handbooks, and onboarding documentation.
Coordinate and attend orientations, trainings, and program meetings as scheduled.
Assist with planning and on-site execution of exhibitions, workshops, lectures, visiting artist engagements, and end-of-program showcases.
Support room setup, equipment coordination, photography, documentation, and program closeout activities.
Track enrollment and assist with data collection, reporting, and program closeout.
Perform other duties as assigned