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Graduate Assistant, MFA in Creative Writing
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- Richmond Campus
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- Graduate Assistant
- Closing at: Sep 14 2026 - 23:55 EDT
Title: Graduate Assistant, MFA in Creative Writing
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
Hours Per Week: 10
Contact Person: Bob Johnson
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The halftime MFA Graduate Assistant performs a vital role in the promotional aspects of the MFA program while also assisting in data collection and editing important to the program's continued success.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU
Preferred Qualifications:
Design and people skills highly desired, as well as experience with the following programs/platforms:
Canva
Canvas
FaceBook
Instagram
Threads
Job Duties:
- 25% - Develop promotional material - (Essential)
- 25% - Oversee content and maintains social media sites for the MFA program - (Essential)
- 25% - Assist with official MFA program events (e.g. graduate fair, open mic, etc) - (Essential)
- 25% - Engage in program research and Jelly Bucket editing as needed - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
