Academic Coordinator, PreCollege Summer Intensive

General Purpose

MICAs 2 and 4-week Pre-College Art and Design Program offers an intensive, college-level experience designed to help participants transition from thinking like high school art students to approaching their work as professional artists. Students develop art that demonstrates advanced skills and personal vision, communicate their ideas during daily critiques, and build a professional portfolio. Tailored for rising juniors and seniors (ages 15 to 17), this program immerses students in a vibrant artistic community while exposing them to the rigor of college-level studies. Aligned with MICAs Mission and Vision, the program fosters a welcoming environment that supports students of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, creative abilities, religious beliefs, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Position Dates

Start: Monday, June 7
End: Saturday, August 15

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position reports to the Pre-College Program Manager and the Director of Youth & Community Education. The Academic Coordinator is considered Professional Staff and will be provided housing and a meal plan during program dates. This position is required to live on campus, beginning one week before students arrive, and throughout the duration of the program. The Academic Coordinator is expected to be on call at least 3 days a week and uphold office hours 5 days a week, for 5 hours each day, for the duration of the program.

• Assist with the successful implementation of the Pre-College program within a team of coordinators.
• Coordinate program logistics, including visiting artist talks, exhibitions, graduation ceremony, field trips, and administrative support
• Model and enforce program policies, procedures, and community standards
• Serve as liaison between Teaching Assistants, Faculty, Program Coordinators, Exhibitions, and other campus departments
• Assist Faculty with syllabi and setting classroom expectations
• Work with the Program Manager to collect Faculty art material lists
• Schedule and order faculty instructional supplies for classes
• Coordinate and work with appropriate offices to schedule models for painting and drawing classes
• Host weekly Wednesday Faculty meetings
• Schedule and book 2 visiting artist talks from professional artists
• Provides support, including interventions and referrals, when appropriate for individual student needs
• Work with program coordinators to facilitate training for undergraduate staff
• Deliver training to the program Faculty
• Host weekly meetings with Teaching Assistants
• Supervise Teaching Assistants to ensure program goals are met

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree; preferably in Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, or Arts Administration
• Experience managing college-level staff
• High school or college teaching experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency
• Familiarity with campus resources
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality