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Maryland Institute College of Art

Student Designer, Creative Entrepreneurship

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


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This position is project-based. The Student Assistant will work 5-10 hours per week.

International F-1 Students: You must have an existing Social Security Number or plan to live in the US this fall and can obtain a Social Security Number in order to apply for this position. If you do not have a Social Security Number and plan to live outside of the US this fall you cannot apply for this position.

Position Summary:

The position will assist the Ratcliffe Center For Creative Entrepreneurship (RCCE) team by providing graphic design and digital media support. This position is an excellent opportunity to build your design portfolio and skills, collaborate with professional staff, broaden your knowledge of MICA's employer base, learn the administrative behind-the-scenes work of a higher education student support office, and have the creative freedom to make good designs.

General purpose:

Provide supplemental administrative, entrepreneurship research and graphic design support for the Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship.

Major role functions:

Design promotional materials for the RCCEAssist with administrative duties associated with the RCCE Signature programsMaintain a student-centered and service-oriented approach.Position responsibilities:

Create digital posters, flyers, virtual event banners and wayfinding, social media graphics, .GIFs and other means to promote co-curricular programs and events.Collaborate on PowerPoint designs for workshop presentationsDesign promotional documents for RCCE news, programs and events.Research entrepreneurship related design related reference materials.Perform other related duties as assigned.Required essential skills and experience:

Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to multitask.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and organization/planning skills.Computer skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and databases and web research.Familiarity with social media platforms and trends including but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Ability to create GIFs and digital graphics.Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and independently.Valued but not required skills and experience:

Experience working with college students.Experience creating infographicsSchedule:

5-10 hours a week, flexible on the days and times, but would need to align with office hours between 9 AM - 4 PM.

Salary:

$15.00/hr

Reporting to this position:

n/a

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 (amt) 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 (minimal, moderate, or high).

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.