Warren Wilson

Program Assistant

Asheville, NC · Exec · Part-time

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About the role

Warren Wilson College seeks applications for a Program Assistant for the MFA Program for Writers.
This position requires a high level of confidentiality and sound judgement.
Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the College and the responsibilities for this part-time position.

Maintains the daily and weekly schedule of the MFA Director including scheduling meetings, meeting minutes, events, and other associated logistics.
Maintains Vector Training portal for MFA faculty and graduate students.
Participates in social media, graphic design, and online marketing for the MFA Program.
Helps create MFA Reports for internal and external reporting bodies.
Provides support to graduate students on MLA Formatting questions.
Helps manage the MFA Info email address and respond to program inquiries.
Provides support to MFA staff, faculty, and students during MFA Residencies.
Develops and maintains residency schedules including workshop, bookshop, and thesis interview committee schedules, and semester deadline schedules.
Supports Assistant MFA Director and MFA Staff on a variety of administrative matters Supervises MFA Interns in the program.
Supports accreditation and College-wide institutional effectiveness/assessment work in collaboration with the MFA Director and Assistant Director.

Bachelor's Degree.
A proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and priorities at the strategic level.
Demonstrated ability to write high-level reports regarding budgetary data and scholarships for internal departments and external funding donors and foundations.
Demonstrated ability to define clear objectives and enforce accountability for meeting deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Google Suite, Wordpress and webpage maintenance, Canva and graphic design platforms.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to the role, the Progressive Promise, and the mission of Warren Wilson College.
All applications must be received electronically.

Proficiency with MLA Handbook Style Guide and Chicago Manual of Style.
Knowledge of Zoom, Access, Jenzabar, Asana, Dropbox, and other associated digital platforms and workflows.
Helps keep up-to-date Admissions and Scholarships data.
Helps with data aggregation and the maintenance of MFA Program records.
Helps with MFA Program accreditation reports.
Helps with MFA transcripts and post-residency mailings.
Helps keep MFA administrative handbooks up-to-date.
Major event planning and coordination associated with the MFA Program for Writers residencies, conference outreach, and fundraising campaigns.

Warren Wilson College's distinctive approach to education intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity.
We empower graduates to pursue meaningful careers and lead purposeful lives dedicated to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.
We are committed to a culture of educational access and to ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community.
We seek and support an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a genuine interest in our innovative approach to education and focus on inclusive excellence, as well as a willingness to fully participate in the life of the College.
Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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