Associate Director, Student Engagement

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Job Title: Assistant Associate Director, Student Engagement

Department: Center for Student Engagement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director, Student Life & Judicial Affairs

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week; 12 months/year (May require evening and weekend work when mandated by the demands of the admission process)

Grade Level: 7

Union: N/A

Salary Range: $54,900 - $68,600

Job Description:

The Associate Director of Student Engagement is responsible for providing leadership and administrative direction to a comprehensive and vibrant student engagement program that complements and supports the College’s mission, connects students with campus involvement opportunities that enhance their overall student experience and enriches the quality of student life on campus. The position will build a student engagement program that honors diversity, access and celebrates the engagement of all MICA students. The position will lead the areas of student activities, new student orientation programs, student organizations and leadership, and in collaboration with the office of International Education, will support international student integration into the campus community.

The Associate Director must be committed to fostering the social, artistic, intellectual, educational, cultural, and recreational development of art students through planned programs and activities, must be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body, and have an appreciation for the value of art in our society. This position involves significant partnership and collaboration with other campus offices.

Role qualifications:

• Program Development
• Student Supervision & Advising
• Written and oral communication
• Major Event Management

Position responsibilities:

• Overall management and supervision of Student Engagement Programs and Program Managers. Responsible for providing leadership and strategic development of a variety of programs.
• Plan, implement, assess, negotiate contracts, schedule, organize and oversee student activities and events including New Student Orientation, Involvement & Recognition Ceremony, Commencement, Halloween Ball, Last Blast.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive co-curricular First Year Experience program that facilitates student development, campus involvement, and support student retention.
• Lead and cultivate a vibrant student activities and engagement program, through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, that positively contributes to student success, retention, and to the College’s mission.
• Oversee management of all student space art galleries on campus, as well as the selection of student jury members and coordination of the jury and application process.
• In collaboration with the Director of Student Life and Judicial Affairs, oversee all student organizations and provide support in the execution of their activities/events.
• Ensure an emphasis on diversity, access, and inclusion are integral to the design, planning, and implementation of all programs and services, marketing materials and opportunities for participation.
• Lead a dynamic and engaging student leadership and engagement program with an emphasis on student development, access, and opportunity for all students to become involved.
• Participate in institutional effectiveness measures including annual goals, objectives, planning, and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Supervise, hire, and train the Student Involvement Specialist.
• In partnership with the Director, serve as the Student Voice Association’s (SVA) staff advisor.
• Oversee all aspects of the student programming including training, mentorship, transition, advising, event coordination and assessment.
• Allocate and manage student organization budgets. Assist in budget management including tracking of expenses, gift card forms, and creating reimbursements for students.
• Responsible for student organization’s leadership development, including implementation of training, handbook, budget management and retreat.
• Coordinate Program Manager (PM) recruitment, hiring, and training, weekly staff meetings, team events and professional development workshops.
• Participate in campus-wide and Division of Student Affairs committees as assigned.
• Chair the division iLEAD Committee, which implements various engagement and leadership initiatives such as the Involvement survey, mentoring program, iLEAD hiring campaign and MICA Leadership Awards ceremony.
• Manage all Student Engagement web pages and social media accounts.
• Provide support for office events and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Student Affairs Administration or a related field.
• Relevant progressive experience in student activities, student engagement or a related field in a college or university setting.
• Event planning and program management experience.
• Sensitivity to and interest in the unique concerns of art students and the studio experience in a highly specialized and demanding educational environment.

Essential skills and experience:

• General knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of the Student Affairs field and a commitment to working with a diverse student body to further the work of creating a just and inclusive community.
• Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments and implement effective courses of action without detailed instructions.
• Strong organizational, creative and innovative capabilities and the ability to successfully implement new initiatives and maximize available resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, arts-oriented academic environment.
• Believe in the value of art and creativity in the community.

Reporting to this position: Student Involvement Specialist and student leaders (Program Managers, Program Directors, etc.)

Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory Background Check results.
• This position requires evening and weekend hours.

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 the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of 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 40 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. (may be adjusted depending on position).
• 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 moderate.
• Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule).

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.