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General purpose : 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 students through an inclusive community that values students of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds. Office Assistants assist all logistical components of the program, serve in a supervisory role to PreCollege students, model and facilitate a healthy, welcoming and inclusive community.
2025 Program Dates :
- Move In : June 20 - June 21, 2025.
- Training : July 23 - July 27, 2025.
- Program Starts : June 30, 2025
- Program Ends : July 25, 2025
- Final Clean-up : July 26 - July 27, 2025
Summary of Essential Functions
Support all planning and logistical aspects of the PreCollege program through tasks centered on communication, organization, and general office managementAssist with the successful implementation of the PreCollege programming. The variety of tasks associated with this position involve administrative, clerical, physical, supervisory, organizational and leadership skillsEssential Duties & Responsibilities
Answer phones and communicate with families and guests about various needs or concernsFile work requests with MICA Facilities Management, contact with urgent concernsCollect, organize, and distribute all mail for students and staffCollect copy / print jobs at Postal & PrintOrganizing student files, maintaining confidentialityAccompany and escort students to the health center, walk-in clinics, or emergency departments as necessary serving as an advocate and liaison for the student and communicating with PreCollege student guardians when such is being done.Model, implement, and enforce Pre-College program policies, rules, and regulationsAssist Pro Staff with all planning and program tasks as neededAssist with all student travel, move-in, and move-out activities, including welcoming families, assisting with moving items, helping to clean rooms, and answering any questionsWork with Pro Staff to ensure a safe and positive residential experience for studentsFacilitate and encourage students to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships, and personal wellness, and provide support and guidance as neededModel and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations and act as an ambassador for the programPerform other related duties as assigned especially when related to escorting or supervising students to an off-campus location whether it be health care center (s), airport or train stations.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Provide excellent customer service both internally and externallyAbility to maintain excellent and mature judgmentExcellent written, verbal, and oral communication skillsKnowledge of MICA's campus, equipment, resource,s and inclusive community valuesAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracyMinimum Qualifications
Must be a currently enrolled MICA Undergraduate student atthe time of employmentMust maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5Must be in good conduct standing with the collegeAbility to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentialityPreferred Qualifications
Experience in working with youth in a formal job setting or volunteer rolePrevious experience in an office setting or with customer serviceCompensation
20-40 hours per week15 per hourHousing is provided but optional, and meals provided while on shift for an in-person programConditions of Employment
Satisfactory CJIS Fingerprint and background checkAvailable evenings and weekendsMust be present for the duration of training and program datesFull availability for the following dates / times (this includes mandatory training) : Move In : June 20-June 21, 2025. Training : July 23-July 27. Program Starts : June 30. Program Ends : July 25. Final Clean-up July 26-July 27, 2025Cannot 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 the demanding nature of the roleThis position is contingent upon participant enrollment in the PreCollege programApplication Timeline & Details
Applications close : April 1, 2025Interviews : February - April 1, 2025To Apply : Complete the application in Workday, email a one-two minute video answering the following questions to nmcleod@mica.edu. Applicants who are accepted into the second interview process will be able to schedule a Zoom interview.Why This Role?
Why do you want to be an Office Assistant for MICA's PreCollege Art and Design Program? What excites you about working with high school artists?Organizational Skills :
This role requires managing schedules, files, and tasks efficiently. Can you share an example of how you've successfully handled organizational responsibilities in the past?Attention to Detail :
Office Assistants often need to handle detailed tasks like maintaining accurate records or preparing materials. How do you ensure accuracy in your work and how would you, if you were hired in the program?For more information, please contact Natovian McLeod, Director of Youth & Community Education at nmcleod@mica.edu. Please note : This position is contingent on the program's enrollment and need for student employees.
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 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, Vietnam-era, 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.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
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