Jack Kerouac School MFA Fellowship

Position Title: Jack Kerouac School MFA Fellowship

# of Openings: 4

Department/Program: Writing & Poetics 12090

Work Location: 100% On-Site

Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus

Reports to: Valerie Hsiung

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried

Compensation: Full tuition and fees for required courses, plus $5,000 scholarship split between the 3 semesters + $4,500 stipend

Application deadline: 7/1 or until filled

Job Summary

Jack Kerouac School MFA Fellowship

The Jack Kerouac School MFA Fellowship offers current MFA students the opportunity to gain professional experience in literary arts administration, publishing, teaching, event production, community engagement, and creative leadership while contributing to the School's mission.

Fellows work approximately 10 hours per week during the academic semester and collaborate with faculty and staff on projects aligned with School needs and student interests. Responsibilities may include supporting courses and faculty, assisting with literary publications, working in the Writing Center or Print Shop, coordinating events and public programs, supporting admissions and outreach efforts, managing social media and communications, and developing new initiatives.

Note: Full tuition and fees for required courses, plus $5,000 scholarship split between the 3 semesters + $4,500 stipend.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work approximately 10 hours per week and meet regularly with supervising faculty or staff.
• Complete assigned projects professionally and on time.
• Maintain clear communication and collaborate within the School community.
• Represent the School in interactions with students, faculty, guest artists, and the public.
• Contribute to the School's visibility, programming, and community engagement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Areas of Fellowship Activity

• Events & Public Programming: Assist with planning, promotion, logistics, hospitality, and documentation for lectures, readings, conferences, and special events.
• Poem Machine Reading Series: Help curate, organize, promote, and host the student-run reading series.
• Editorial & Publishing Projects: Support literary publications, including editorial review, copyediting, author communications, production, and distribution.
• Social Media & Outreach: Create content, manage communications, promote events and publications, and support recruitment and alumni engagement.
• Teaching & Writing Center Support: Assist faculty, provide peer mentorship, support writing consultations, and contribute to student learning initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student in the MFA in Creative Writing program.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
• Interest in literary arts administration, publishing, teaching, community engagement, event production, or related fields.
• Willingness to contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a fellow, you may spend extended periods time with any of the following:

• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.
• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.
• Moving around campus for classes and meetings.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's.

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.