Assistant Director, Open Studies Programs

Maryland Institute College of Art - Baltimore, MD

- Mid Level

Remote - Baltimore, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director, Open Studies Programs supports the development, coordination, and administration of the Open Studies academic unit, including current and new degree programs, non-degree programs, and all new initiatives in alignment with MICA's mission, vision, and strategic plan. This position collaborates with academic leadership and program staff to forward innovative programs that advance MICA's mission, meet enrollment goals and expectations, and help to realize MICA's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and globalization. The assistant director will work closely with the directors for Open Studies degree and non-degree programs to holistically support MICA's Open Studies learning communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of continuing education programs.
• Ensure that programs are market-driven, innovative, and responsive to the needs of the community.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with faculty, industry partners, employers, and community organizations to enhance program relevance and accessibility.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify emerging trends and opportunities for new program development.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate co-curricular experiences for Open Studies Programs, including but not limited to launch days, orientations, speaker series, and supplemental academic workshops and culminating events.
• Develop and execute strategies to promote programs, increase enrollment, and expand the reach of the College's offerings.
• Lead internal and external communications related to co-curricular experiences with participants and collaborators.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all programs comply with university policies, accreditation standards, and industry regulations.
• Assist with assessment and evaluation processes to monitor and enhance program quality.
• Collaborate with the director of administrative services to ensure invoice processing and timely accurate payment of all vendors, presenters, supplies, and non-contractual teaching activities.
• Serve as primary liaison in the Open Studies department. Collaborate with and provide support to internal departments and external stakeholders including staff, faculty and students on behalf of the Open Studies programs.
• Assist with the departmental budget, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
• Assist the directors of Open Studies programs in the planning and implementing of curricular events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven/relevant experience in training, instructional, operational or program management or a related field
• Experience providing robust student/customer-centered support
• Experience with E-learning technology and Software platforms such as Canvas, Zoom, Workday, Asana, Google Workspace and Slack

Nice-to-haves

• Background in or knowledge of art and design education
• Background in or knowledge of K-12, adult, or online degree learning
• Experience with event planning, ideally curricular or co-curricular in nature

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits package
• Generous annuity match
• Plentiful number of paid vacation and personal days, in addition to campus holidays
• Possibility for flexible scheduling
• Commuter benefits and employee parking
• Availability of both all-gender and gendered bathrooms
• Support for preferred pronouns
• Professional development opportunities on a variety of topics including finance, digital technologies, project management, and academic leadership
• Opportunities to meet and connect with professional and aspiring artists, designers, curators, and interdisciplinary creators and educators - from the Baltimore community and beyond
• A campus environment filled with ever-changing contemporary art
• Nearly-free access to members-only college fitness center