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Program Manager, Creative Writing

60290 Chicago, Illinois Nashville Public Radio

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HUM Staff: English Administration

About The Department

The Program in Creative Writing is part of the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago. Students at UChicago pursue creative writing within the larger context of academic study. The program offers an undergraduate major in Creative Writing; a joint minor in English and Creative Writing; a formal Creative Writing Option through the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities; and Core courses.

Job Summary

Candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest to be considered for this full-time, benefits-eligible, hybrid position with some on-campus presence required.

The Program Manager supports the Creative Writing Programs strategic and operational goals through leadership in administration, events, and academic affairs. Key responsibilities include managing budgets and financial processes, coordinating major events and communications, and supporting faculty hiring, promotion, and compliance activities. This role ensures efficient daily operations, alignment with institutional policies, and strong collaboration across departments to advance the Creative Writing Programs mission.

Responsibilities

  • Develops a deep understanding of the Creative Writing Program to align operations with priorities and performance standards. Recommends and implements improvements. Creates and maintains process documentation, including SOPs and training manuals, to support operational continuity.
  • Manages budgets, submits monthly projections, executes internal transfers, and ensures compliance with funding and grant requirements. Prepares budget materials with program leadership.
  • Processes honoraria, reimbursements, and vendor payments; reconciles event expenses and manages all program purchases. Assists with processing payment activities for the Department of English.
  • Tracks and analyzes data related to students, alumni, funding, and peer programs; supports internal and external program reviews.
  • Oversees office operations, supplies, and physical space needs. Leads technology and space upgrades; manages building security and key card access.
  • Collaborates with the Department of English Language and Literature Administrator to set goals and support the professional development of the Creative Writing Student Affairs Administrator. Provides training.
  • Collaborates with the Director and Events Programming Committee to develop event concepts, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and curriculum.
  • Plans, promotes, and executes annual events, including two seasonal 2-day literary festivals; manages logistics, tracks attendance, and assesses public engagement.
  • Maintains event visibility by distributing listings to internal/external outlets, updating university calendars, and overseeing the Programs website and social media channels. Designs and distributes the weekly Program newsletter; maintains and updates the subscriber database.
  • Identifies and manages event co-sponsorships; integrates cross-campus initiatives and coordinates with event partners.
  • Leads planning and representation for the Program and Chicago Review at the annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference.
  • Manages tenure-track and other academic appointment (OAA) searches, including planning candidate visits and onboarding new hires (Lecturers, Teaching Fellows, etc.). Ensures clear and consistent communication of policies and procedures in partnership with Academic Affairs.
  • Advises tenure-track faculty and OAA instructors on reappointment and promotion dossiers, annual reporting, service and curriculum planning, student support, quarterly feedback, compliance, and co-curricular involvement.
  • Coordinates with the Department of English Chair and Creative Writing Chair of Hiring to ensure timely and accurate submission of hiring, renewal, and promotion dossiers for PPAs, SIPs, Lecturers 1B and L2.
  • Oversee compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including managing course observations and advising faculty committees on obligations and procedures.
  • Collaborates with program leadership to establish policies that ensure continuity and compliance with Department of Education accreditation standards, including syllabus language requirements.
  • Analyzes program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.
  • Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

  • Exposure to higher-education administration and academic environment.
  • Budget and financial processing.
  • Event planning.

Technical Skills Or Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, and Zoom.
  • Strong technology knowledge, and/or learn information systems, financial tools, and databases.

Preferred Competencies

  • Develop a budget and track finances.
  • Write clearly and concisely with excellent editing/proofreading ability in English.
  • Clear, effective, and tactful oral communications skills.
  • Strong judgment and capacity to balance competing goals.
  • Effectively solve problems.
  • Organize tasks, deadlines, and documentation.
  • Competencies in leadership, flexibility, team building, self-direction, and negotiation.
  • Interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Working Conditions

  • Office environment.
  • Set up and take down venues for events and other associated work.
  • Travel to various on-campus locations.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter that includes your interest in this position (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Administration & Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $68,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Administrative Assistant IV, The Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism

06457 Middletown, Connecticut Wesleyan University

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Reporting to the Director of The Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism, the Administrative Assistant IV is responsible for providing administrative support to the director and the Center's faculty.

Responsibilities include:

* Represent the Center appropriately to a variety of constituents in writing, on the phone and in person. Establish effective relationships with staff, faculty, students, and other Wesleyan departments, and with guest speakers and members of the general public.
* Receive visitors, answer phone, respond to inquiries of students and visitors via phone, email and in person
* Prepare and edit memos and letters, email correspondence, and brief press releases.
* Assist with the preparation of reports, write correspondence and memorandums; create flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.
* Create and maintain confidential files for faculty and staff.
* Provide support for writing faculty searches, tenure, and promotion cases, colloquia, and special projects as needed.
* Provide support for the Center's minor(s).
* Coordinate meetings and logistical details; organize speakers' visits and talks: arrange for facilities and AV (podcasts), coordinate catering of dinners, receptions; order book-signings; make speakers' travel arrangements.
* Schedule campus events for the Director, faculty members, and fellows.
* Manage/reconcile accounts; process payroll, A/P vouchers, travel reimbursements and other financial transactions. Track event expenses and income from multiple sources.
* Coordinate annual prizes.
* Assist in compiling course offerings using the Curriculum Development System for the Writing Certificate Program; liaison with departmental staff to manage crosslistings, edit material for course catalog and university publications.
* Oversee class scheduling and booking requests for The Shapiro Center classrooms and outdoor patio space.
* Serve as building steward, order and assign keys, and submit work orders.
* Distribute mail, order supplies, and collect office hours and syllabi from faculty.
* Maintain and update website.
* Oversee student employment hiring and training
* Perform additional duties as assigned.

This position is a 1.0FTE in the Secretarial/Clerical Bargaining Unit that works 1820 annual hours.

This is an on-campus position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree and four years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Effective writing skills, including proper grammar and sentence structure.

Advanced Word and Excel skills (creating form letters and mail merges; creating spreadsheets and building formulas).

Experience with maintaining webpages.

Proven experience in conducting simple Internet research.

Demonstrated experience with maintaining budgets and departmental accounts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience writing letters or reports.

Demonstrated experience with database management.

Experience with Workday.

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Position is opened until filled. First review of applications will begin on August 8, 2025.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $28.08/hr. - $33.37/hr.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:
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Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: School of Writing, Literature, and Film

97331 Corvallis, Oregon Oregon State University

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Position Information
Department Sch of Wrtg Lit & Film (CLA)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2025/2026: School of Writing, Literature, and Film
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.
Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas:
Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to
Literature, Applied Journalism, and English-oriented ESL .
As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone.
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest, most environmentally responsible small cities in the nation. We are located in Corvallis, situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast in the heart of Western Oregon's Willamette Valley. Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
-Top 1.4% university in the world
-More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
-1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
-2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
-7cultural resource centers ( that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
-100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
-35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
-217k+ alumni worldwide
-For more interesting facts about OSU visit: State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package ( with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
-Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
-Retirement savings paid by the university.
-A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
-Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
-Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
-Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator ( to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
90% - Instruction:
+ Will administer and teach undergraduate courses in the following areas: Composition, Technical and Professional Writing, Business Writing, Creative Writing, Intro to Literature and English-oriented ESL .
+ Instructors may be needed to teach courses during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer terms.
10% - Service:
+ Will serve on committees and attend or contribute to professional trainings as needed.
What You Will Need
+ Masters degree in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or closely related field
+ Teaching experience at the college or university level.
+ Evident commitment to educational equity.
What We Would Like You to Have
+ PhD in English or a closely related field.
+ Substantial experience teaching in multiple writing subjects.
+ Experience developing curriculum for in-person and for Ecampus delivery.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
Detail Information
Posting Number P08943UF
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2026
Posting Date 03/27/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be considered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, as needed.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae; and
2) Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching excellence, such as; student, peer or mentor evaluations. (upload as Statement of Teaching)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Amanda Bressler

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Supplemental Questions
Read More at: commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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