iLEAD: Student Orientation Director (SOD)

****General purpose:**** * 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)* The Student Orientation Director (SOD) spring responsibilities are a 1-3 hour commitment per week.* 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* The Student Orientation Director (SOD) summer responsibilities are a 10-20 hour commitment per week.* 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* 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***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 moderate or high.Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers. #J-18808-Ljbffr