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Sewanee Writers’ Conference: TN Williams, Post-baccalaureate

Sewanee
Sewanee, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Sewanee, TN
Job Type
Staff Full-Time
Job Number
202100425
Division
Provost's Division
Department
Sewanee Writers' Conference
Opening Date
02/28/2025

    DESCRIPTION

    BENEFITS

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Responsible for assisting Director and Associate Directors in planning for the Conference, especially in processing participant applications. Chosen based on literary merit, as an extension of undergraduate education, the fellow will work on special projects to learn more about creative writing as a professional field. This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by supervisor for correctness.

Position Appointment Details:
  • Career Band; NE6
  • Non-Exempt hourly position
  • Term position, 14 months

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Processing and tracking applications.
  • Database entry:
    • Record organization
    • Payment processing.
  • Website and social media projects including video editing and YouTube publishing.
  • Communication with various campus departments, and the conference faculty, staff, and participant writers.
  • Preparation of conference manuscripts and tracking participant information.
  • Preparation of participant packet materials.

Judgement Required:

Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used:

Computer, printer/copier.

Budgetary Responsibility:

Monitors expenditures against budget; prepares budget data for review/approval by supervisor/department head.

Personal Interaction/Communication:

  • Internal: Accounts Payable, Cashier’s Office, SPO, University Bookstore, Print Services, Summer Conferences.
  • External: Limited interaction with Conference participants, faculty, and staff.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

Some office experience preferred.

Job Related Skills:

  • Excellent writing and editing skills

  • Reasoning and problem solving skills.


Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

Access to SWC applications; payment information for SWC faculty, visitors, and staff

Working Environment:

Normal office environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift between 11-20 pounds (Light work),

  • Must be able to carry between 11-20 pounds (Light work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position:


Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.

If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at
hr@sewanee.edu.

DEI Institutional Statement:
At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Employer
University of the South
Address

735 University Avenue

Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Phone
9315981381
Website
https://new.sewanee.edu/hr/

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