Part-Time Graduate Program Coordinator - College of Arts and Sciences

Job Description The College of Arts and Sciences at Ashland University seeks candidates for the part-time position as Graduate Program Coordinator for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing and the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership (MASCL).
This is an eleven (11) position at twenty (20) hours per week.
Reports to the program directors for MFA in Creative Writing (60%) and MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership (40%).
Maintains communications and marketing for both programs: web site content, social media promotion, email newsletters, press releases, and ads in coordination with AU Marketing.
Provides support in enrollment data, program benchmarking, data analysis, grant research.
Provides support for development of workshops, study abroad initiatives, and conferences.
Leads administrative components of MFA’s ten (10) day summer residency, including scheduling classroom space, residence hall reservations, faculty travel, check-in, copy processing, hospitality initiatives, all communications with students leading up to and following the residency, contracts, and honoraria.
Distributes admissions packets, makes calls to prospective students, and handles other recruitment initiatives.
Oversees the distribution of course materials to students and faculty.
Coordinates training and orientation of students and faculty.
Registers students.
Maintains day-to-day oversight of program budgets.
Represents the programs at open houses, conferences, and events.
Tracks alumni professional activity, including teaching appointments, job placements, promotions, publications, prizes, fellowships and grants.
Coordinates student assessment of faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Creative or Professional Writing, Marketing, or related field Ability to maintain efficient office operations; proficiency in MS Office 365 program Strong verbal, written, networking, digital media communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Clerical and organizational skills Decision-making abilities and skills to follow established policy and procedure Ability to work unsupervised and multitask under pressure Flexibility and willingness to adapt hours as needed Preferred Qualifications Residence life experience preferred.
Physical Demands Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 06/03/2024 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 20 hrs.
per week regularly, but more during residency Shift Required? Varied Job Duties Posting Detail Information Posting Number S760P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/03/2024 Job Open Date 04/03/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants