Sarah Lawrence College
Assistant Director, Writing Institute
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bronxville, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $64K - $67K
💻 Other
🗓️ September 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Plan and execute Writing Institute courses and events in collaboration with the Director.
- Manage student registration, inquiries, refunds, and customer service operations.
- Provide administrative support for instructors, including onboarding, class logistics, and payroll.
- Coordinate youth programming such as Yonkers Public Schools Writing Workshops and Writers Week.
- Maintain and update content on the Writing Institute website and course registration system (Thinkific).
- Oversee event logistics including speaker arrangements, facilities, and catering.
- Supervise student assistants and delegate marketing, programming, and event tasks.
- Develop promotional materials like course descriptions, posters, and newsletters.
- Required skills include proficiency in Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Thinkific, strong communication, and program management experience.
- Salary range: $64,000 - $67,000; requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Director, Writing Institute Full Description
Job Description | The Assistant Director of the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing the operations of a robust, non-credit writing program. The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College serves more than 400 adult students and 200 teens annually, with virtual and on campus classes, readings, and more. This position oversees a range of programmatic and administrative responsibilities, including planning and executing youth writing programs, supporting course and event logistics, managing communications and marketing, and fostering connections with instructors and students. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of the Writing Institute to advance the institute’s mission and ensure high-quality experiences for participants. This hybrid job is located in Bronxville, NY with occasional evening and weekend hours to support Writing Institute programs.
Essential Duties Summary | Essential Functions Collaborate with the Director to plan and execute Writing Institute courses and events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Manage customer service operations, including student registration, inquiries, and refunds. Provide administrative support to instructors, including onboarding, class logistics, and payroll management. Coordinate and oversee youth programming initiatives such as Yonkers Public Schools Writing Workshops and Writers Week. Develop and maintain content on the Writing Institute website and course registration system (Thinkific). Facilitate event planning, including speaker arrangements, facilities management, and catering. Monitor program performance, and support the director in assessing financial outcomes, and identifying growth opportunities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities Supervise and delegate tasks to student assistants, ensuring efficient operations in marketing, programming, and events. Oversee the creation and management of promotional materials, including course descriptions, posters, and newsletters. Develop and update youth program curricula in partnership with teaching artists. Manage general office operations, including supply procurement and technology support for online and in-person classes. Maintain active engagement with the literary community and promote the institute’s visibility. Occasional travel for related conferences or festivals Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications | Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in program administration, event management, or a similar role. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with marketing and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Thinkific. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines. Familiarity with literary programming or a personal connection to the writing community.
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education or community-based learning environments. Proficiency with content management systems, social media platforms, and event-planning software. Background in creative writing or literary studies. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
EEO Statement | Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (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 | $64,000 - $67,000
Position Type | Full Time
Open Date |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
- How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
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