Assistant Director, Temporary Coverage

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Job Title Assistant Director, Temporary Coverage 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 cgillette@sarahlawrence.edu or call 914-323-6170.

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 EEO Statement

Sarah Lawrence is an equal opportunity employer. Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.

Salary $25-$28/hour Position Type Part Time

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00476P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents