Logo
Maryland Institute College of Art

Director, Events

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


Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we value diversity and empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.Job Title:

Director, EventsDepartment:

Office of EventsFLSA Status:

ExemptReports to:

Associate Vice President for Facilities ManagementWork Schedule:

35 hours/week; 12 months/yearUnion:

N/AGrade Level:

9Salary Range:

$76,100 - $90,000General Purpose:

This is a senior-level position that provides leadership for the Office of Events; oversight of planning, organization, and implementation of events for both internal and external audiences. This position will support and advance the institution's mission and goals, with events contributing to the accomplishment of objectives related to academics, advancement, external partnerships, and community support.Summary of Essential Functions:Establish guidelines and protocol standards for events that are consistent with the mission, vision, values, tenets, and goals of the College.Provide leadership to the Office of Events.Provide expert consultation and support to the Presidents Office, Operations, faculty, staff, administrators, offices, departments, and students responsible for producing a wide variety of special programs and events.Manage on-site events.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Lead Events Office; develop short-and-long term goals; develop and manage annual budget; provide final oversight for contracts, invoices and billing; develop all office reporting.Supervise and train staff; develop goals, direct duties and assignments, and oversee event planning, production and management.Formulate policies, guidelines and procedures for events.With Events staff: develop, design, produce, and manage complex, high-visibility and marquee events.Provide accountability for space reservation systems and events calendar.Provide onsite event management.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of planning and executing successful large-and-small scale events; College policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local regulations.Highly organized and very detail oriented with exceptional supervisory and management skills.Ability to exercise independent judgment and work well under pressure.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in a related subject.Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in event design and management.Minimum of three years of management and staff supervision.Preferred Qualifications:Appreciation for the creative process while working with visual artists.Experience in partnership and contract negotiations.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Conditions of Employment:Satisfactory Background Check.Will be required to work evenings, weekends, and blackout periods.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. Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence.Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr