Antioch Unversity Los Angeles
Start Date: 6/1/2024
End Date: 9/30/2024
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 17
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No
Supervisor: Lisa Locascio Nighthawk
Alternate Supervisor: Alistair McCartney
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%
Method to assess remote work: MFA Program Assistant works closely with Program Coordinators via regular meetings where the tasks are assigned and reviewed when completed.
Job Description
- This position will be supervised by MFA Program Coordinators.
- MFA program assistant supports MFA Program Coordinators and other MFA team members in day-to-day duties, as well as during the MFA residencies in June and in December.
- This position requires an organized person with attention to detail and a friendly customer service approach.
- The ideal candidate is a team player, has a positive attitude, and has strong verbal & written communication skills.
- They must possess the ability to multitask and re-prioritize as additional tasks arise, as well as work on projects independently.
- The job requires comfortable knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications (Word, Excel, Access, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc), and a willingness to learn new software applications.
- Adobe Acrobat, Canva, and basic video editing skills are a plus, but we can provide training.
Job Duties Include:
General administrative support (10 hours)
Maintaining the filing system and database records (2 hours)
Assistance during events (MFA residencies in June and December; either virtually or on campus, depending on the format of the residency; the assistance may include such tasks as technical support during hybrid (Zoom and on-campus) events, cleaning rooms on campus between events, assisting students, faculty, and guests during on-campus events) (when needed, during the residency--in this case most time is used for residency tasks)
Other tasks may include creating graphics on Canva and basic video editing. (5 hours)
Qualifications
- Great communication skills;
- knowledge of platforms (or ability to learn) such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Site, video editor, Canva.
How to Apply: This is a rehire position
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: MFA in Creative Writing