MFA Graduate Assistant, Inkwell

Department: MFA Program / Academic Writing program

Reports to: Program Director

Effective Date: Fall 2026

The main responsibility of the position is to serve as a managing editor or co-managing editor of Inkwell, the MFA Program's literary magazine. This role involves managing all aspects of the magazine including, but not limited to:

• Managing submissions
• Soliciting submissions from established writers
• Making editorial decisions
• Interacting with accepted authors
• Collating the issue for copy-editing
• Copy-editing the issue
• Assisting in the design of the issue

Required:

• Enrolled in the MFA Creative Writing graduate program at Manhattanville
• Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Previous experience working on a literary publication is preferred but not required

Compensation: This position offers a 3-credit of tuition waiver to be used for classes in the MFA in Creative Writing Program for the fall and spring semester (6-credits in total).

Hours Expectation: Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing: Housing is not provided.

Benefits: Graduate Assistants are not eligible for benefits.