MFA Program Assistant – L. Nighthawk [work study]

Start Date: 6/1/2024
End Date: 9/30/2024
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 17
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk

Alternate Supervisor: Alistair McCartney

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work: MFA Program Assistant works closely with Program Coordinators via regular meetings where the tasks are assigned and reviewed when completed.

Job Description

• This position will be supervised by MFA Program Coordinators.
• MFA program assistant supports MFA Program Coordinators and other MFA team members in day-to-day duties, as well as during the MFA residencies in June and in December.
• This position requires an organized person with attention to detail and a friendly customer service approach.
• The ideal candidate is a team player, has a positive attitude, and has strong verbal & written communication skills.
• They must possess the ability to multitask and re-prioritize as additional tasks arise, as well as work on projects independently.
• The job requires comfortable knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications (Word, Excel, Access, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc), and a willingness to learn new software applications.
• Adobe Acrobat, Canva, and basic video editing skills are a plus, but we can provide training.

  Job Duties Include:

  General administrative support (10 hours)
  Maintaining the filing system and database records (2 hours)
  Assistance during events (MFA residencies in June and December; either virtually or on campus, depending on the format of the residency; the assistance may include such tasks as technical support during hybrid (Zoom and on-campus) events, cleaning rooms on campus between events, assisting students, faculty, and guests during on-campus events) (when needed, during the residency–in this case most time is used for residency tasks)
  Other tasks may include creating graphics on Canva and basic video editing. (5 hours)

Qualifications

• Great communication skills;
• knowledge of platforms (or ability to learn) such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Site, video editor, Canva.

How to Apply: This is a rehire position

Email: [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: MFA in Creative Writing