Residency Assistant

Residency Assistant

Pay: SPU’s minimum wage – currently $15.45/hour

Job Description
Position Overview:

The Residency Assistant assists the Program Coordinator prior to and during Seattle Pacific University’s Low-Residency MFA Program’s winter or summer residency.

Required Availability:

-         Duration of the residency as well as the week before the residency begins.

-         Participate in basic training and assist with preparations before the residency. 

-         Hours are restricted and will need prior approval  

General Responsibilities before and during the Residency:

-         Assist with residency preparations as needed

-         Shuttle MFA faculty and visiting faculty to/from the airport as well as on short errands during the                  residency.

-         Assist the MFA Program Coordinator with general residency preparations, such a packets,                          registration, room set-up, and small and large-group event organization.

-         Provide additional programming support, including administrative support for the Program Director              and faculty mentors and by running the snack/book tables.

-         Report directly to the Program Coordinator by checking in frequently and possess a willingness to                be available at a moment’s notice.

Additional Information:

-         The program will provide lodging and meals throughout the residency.

-         Hours vary from day-to-day, depending on the program’s needs on any given day.

-         The Residency Assistant would be welcome to attend all large-group events, such as our                             faculty/student readings, Art & Faith seminars, and faculty panel, as long as the events do not                     conflict with the needs of the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

-         Has a valid driver’s license.

-         Access to a car for the duration of the residency that would be appropriate for shuttling faculty                      to/from the airport.

Desired Qualifications:

-         Responsible with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision, take initiative to work            collaboratively, and communicate proactively with the Program Coordinator.

-         Socially adaptable and outgoing.

-         Flexible about sudden changes in scheduling and meeting unexpected needs.

-         Interest in the writing and faith community that comprises the SPU MFA Program.  

-         Familiarity with PowerPoint.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following documents (if you have questions, please email the Program Coordinator at mfa@spu.edu ):

-         A one-page cover letter describing why you’re interested in the position and why you might be a                  strong fit.

-         A current resume.