Graduate Assistant, MFA in Creative Writing

Graduate Assistant, MFA in Creative Writing

• 497542
• Richmond Campus
• Student Support Positions
• Graduate Assistant
• Closing at: Sep 14 2026 - 23:55 EDT

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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.