Maryland Institute College of Art · 4 hours ago
Assistant Program Manager
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expMaryland Institute College of Art is dedicated to empowering employees and providing opportunities for growth. The Assistant Program Manager will provide strategic and logistical support for programs serving K-12 and adult learners, ensuring quality programming and effective communication with families and partners.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and supervise year-round courses
Confirm class schedules, instructor assignments, and room usage
Monitor supplies, ensure classroom readiness, and maintain emergency and health records along with the Director
Manage day-to-day challenges with families, faculty, and school partners
Escalate concerns to the Director when necessary and document resolutions
Support program scheduling and course management
Input registration details, including titles, times, and fees, and ensure accurate faculty bios and class descriptions
Draft and distribute communications for parents, instructors, youth participants, and school partners
Manage daily communications with families, respond to logistical inquiries, and prepare welcome packets and program information
Maintain regular contact with school counselors, teachers, and community partners
Coordinate and plan orientations for students, families, and faculty
Review and send onboarding materials, handbooks, and required documentation
Schedule staff meetings, training, and ongoing faculty communication touchpoints
Provide instructional support and oversight during program hours
Track academic deadlines, collect and distribute student rosters and ID tags, and maintain attendance and incident reports
Coordinate with the marketing department on outreach, promotions, and program visibility strategies
Support school partnership activities by assisting with visits, presentations, and operational communication
Identify opportunities to enhance program effectiveness and strengthen relationships with school partners
Plan and organize program exhibitions, faculty-led workshops, lectures, and visiting artist engagements
Support photography, documentation, and digital archiving of student work
Assist with equipment, room setup, and end-of-program showcases
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
3-5 years of teaching experience required
Experience in higher education administration or arts administration
Knowledge of exposure to pedagogy of art education for K-12 students
Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage schedules, logistics, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment
Understanding of youth development, community-based learning, and non-degree educational programming
Proficiency with digital tools and administrative systems, including LMS platforms, Google Drive, Adobe Creative Suite, spreadsheets, and basic data tracking and reporting
Ability to work effectively with families, instructors, youth, and school partners, demonstrating sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to responsive, customer-focused service
Preferred
Master's Degree in art/design education preferred
Experience training faculty in higher education
Company
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore is a school which offers range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.6MKey Investors
Ratcliffe Foundation
2019-10-30Grant· $5M
2016-03-07Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Sam Novey
Show of Hands Community Co-Founder
Martin Lemelle
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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