Coordinator of Ohio Writing Project

Job Title

Coordinator of Ohio Writing Project

Department

English Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

As a site of the National Writing Project located in the Miami University English Department, the Ohio Writing Project (OWP) works with Miami University campus partners and departments, K-12 teachers and school districts and community partnerships. The Coordinator of the Ohio Writing Project reports to the Co-Directors for all assigned functions and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day office operations, overseeing programmatic organization, supervising student employees, and supporting the vision and goals of the Ohio Writing Project. This position is an annual appointment, contingent upon funding.

Job Description

The Coordinator of the Ohio Writing Project will collaborate with the Co-Directors to:

• Create, track, monitor, and reconcile all financial records, budgets and payroll, including workshops, professional development, conferences, grants, university accounts, scholarships, donations, and independent contractors.

• Maintain reporting for OWP programs such as workshops, professional development, grants, university accounts, donations.

• Work with clients and vendors to manage invoices, contracts, and payments and maintain up-to-date files and reports. 

• Collaborate with Co-Directors to complete and submit proposals for credit workshops and oversee registration for workshops, including working closely and resolving issues with Miami offices such as the Graduate School, Global Initiatives, Registrar and Bursar. 

• Work with Co-Directors to collect, organize, and report key figures for annual NWP report as a NWP designated principal investigator.

• Maintain OWP office organization, including supplies and communication and supervising student workers. 

• Assist Co-Director in managing Youth Writing Camp and community partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required: Associate degree plus 3 years of related work experience.

Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills congruent with a collaborative management style.

Consideration will be given to candidates with experience with Higher Ed systems and experience in a customer service environment; have strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills; be detail minded and organized; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; have the ability to handle numerous tasks; have a willingness to learn new systems; must be responsible with confidential information.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility.  This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries can be addressed to Beth Rimer, rimerba@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks from the date of posting and will continue until filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and t