ILEAD: Community Assistant, Summer Intensive Pre-College

Community Assistant for MICA's Pre College Art and Design Program

MICA's summer Pre College 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.

Pre College is designed for rising juniors and seniors. In conjunction with MICA's Mission and Vision, our program provides a welcoming environment for all, and values students of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds. Community Assistants (CAs) assist with managing all residential components of the program and model and facilitate a healthy, welcoming community.

CAs host programs, and supervise Pre College students.

Program Dates:
Move In:
June 30-July 1, 2026. Training:
July 6-July 10. Program Starts:
July 12. Program Ends:
August
8. Final Clean-up:
August 8-11.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Support all residential and community aspects of the Pre College program while living on campus in residence with other program staff and students
• Be on call throughout the duration of the program, including evenings and weekends and assist with any student needs as they arise
• Assist with the successful implementation of the Pre College programming. The variety of tasks associated with this position involve administrative, clerical, physical, organizational and leadership skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Pro Staff to plan, implement, and participate in social, cultural, and artistic programming that address student interests and needs. These events may take place in the evenings or on weekends
• Model, implement and enforce Pre-College program policies, rules, and regulations
• Assist with all student move-in, and move-out activities, including welcoming families, assisting with moving items, helping to clean rooms, and answering any questions
• Work with Pro Staff to ensure a safe and positive residential experience for students
• Facilitate and encourage students to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships, personal wellness, and providing support and guidance as needed
• Provide support, interventions, and referrals when appropriate for individual student needs
• Model and enforce Pre College program policies, rules, and regulations and act as an ambassador for the program
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ability to maintain excellent and mature judgment
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of art and design processes and disciplines
• Knowledge of MICA's campus, equipment and resources
• Ability to manage others, provide leadership and guidance as necessary
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy
• Consistently be able to implement program policies and regulations while serving as a role model of appropriate behavior

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA Undergraduate student at time of employment
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must be in good conduct standing with the college
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with youth in a formal job setting or volunteer role
• Skills/experience in conflict resolution, de-escalation and decision making in emergent situations

Compensation

• 40 hours maximum per week.
• $15 per hour
• Housing is provided and required for the CA position
• Meals provided while on shift for in-person program

• CJIS Fingerprint and background check
• Available evenings and weekends
• Must live in residence for the duration of training and program dates
• Full availability for the dates above
• Cannot 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 demanding nature of the role
• This position is contingent upon participant enrollment in the Pre College program

Application Timeline & Details

Applications close:
May 1, 2026

Interviews:
April-May 1 2026

To Apply:

Complete the application in Workday, email a one-two minute video answering the following questions to nmcleod. Applicants who are accepted into the second interview process will be able to schedule a zoom interview. Failure to submit a video will not be considered a completed application.

Why This Role?

• Why do you want to be a Community Assistant for MICA's Pre College Art and Design Program? What excites you about working with high school artists?

Community Contribution :

• How would you contribute to building a welcoming community in the program?

Leadership and Role Modeling :

• What qualities make you a good role model for high school students, and how would you lead by example in this position?

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