iLEAD: Peer Career Advisor

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA.  At MICA, we 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.

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.

General purpose: Peer Career Advisors (PCA's) are undergraduate and graduate students who provide pivotal services for the Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development. 

Summary of Essential Functions 

• PCA's will assist in creating Career Development projects, resources , and/or programs. PCA's are trained in the basics of Career Development topics that are frequently asked by students, and typically work 4-6 hours per week.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• One in-person 3 hour shift per week in the CDO Office

• Represent the Career Development Office as a Student Ambassador

• Engage students and provide 1 on 1 career advising sessions

• Assist with CDO programs, workshops, and presentations

• Assist with major events (e.g.
  Practice & Pie, Internship Learning Lab, etc.)

• Create bi-weekly emails with CDO topics and information to assigned caseload student groups

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate/graduate student at time of employment

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience. 

Compensation

• 4-6 hours per week

• $15.00 per hour 

Conditions of Employment 

• Mandatory 2 day CDO training in late August, 1 Day Joint Student Leader Training in August

• Monthly check in meetings (Typically Tuesday mornings when there are no classes)

• This is an in-person role

• Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions. 

• PCA's hold their position for one academic year, and sometimes continue into multiple years. This is discussed and decided mutually during an end of year review. 

Application Timeline & Details

• Applications close March 1, 2026

• Interviews will take place March 23rd - 27th, 2026

• Please address the following items in your cover letter:

  • What interests you about the Peer Career Advisor position?

  • Describe your attributes and characteristics that would serve you in the PCA role.

  • Describe your experiences (such as an internship, work, work study, volunteer, activities, clubs…) and how they relate to the position.

  • How do you see yourself aiding your peers in their professional development?​

• For more information, please contact Career Development at careerdevelopment@mica.edu. 

• Please note: This position is contingent on the college’s reopening plan for fall 2026 the 2026-2027 fiscal budget, and the college’s need for student employees physically on campus.

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 the 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 15 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. 

• 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.

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.