Job Description
Position Overview
The Writing Institute
seeks temporary coverage for the role of Assistant Director. The
temporary assistant director will work closely with the Writing
Institute director in planning and overseeing various aspects of
our winter and spring programs. They will provide customer service
to students, communicate with instructors and students about
upcoming courses, assist with preparation for the Writers Week
summer programs for high school students, and provide high-level
administrative support and coordination within all aspects of the
program, including enrollment, marketing and communications,
instructor onboarding and new initiatives. This job is located in
Bronxville, NY with occasional evening and weekend hours to support
Writing Institute programs.
Contact/Supervisor:
Questions? Email
Courtney Gillette (Director, Writing Institute) at
[contact details available in the full listing]
or call [contact details available in the full listing].
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities
- Project management for administrative tasks across Writing
Institute programs; assist with administration for Writers Week
2027.
Manage the Spring & Summer (Summer Courses announced in
March 2027) course catalog for Writing Institute courses and events
including schedule, descriptions, images, registrations,
withdrawals, reports, refunds and waiting lists.
Maintain Writing Institute class catalog in Thinkific.
Manage Mailchimp newsletter calendar and weekly content.
Manage the Writing Institute payroll calendars for student
employees, independent contractors and payroll.
Serve as a contact person for Writing Institute students,
instructors and prospective students seeking recommendations for
courses.
Represent the Writing Institute at community events such as the
Wrexham Road Reading Series, Community Readings, Brooklyn Book
Festival, Westchester Day, and related programs.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
- Previous administrative experience required.
- Familiarity with newsletter marketing is a plus.
- Candidates must possess excellent attention to detail.
- Organizational and writing skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as a member of a
team; and profound interpersonal skills: flexibility, forbearance,
and general enthusiasm.
This position is open to graduate students and recent graduate
alumni.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number: S00476P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Salary: $25-$28/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
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