Director of Youth Programming and Fellowships

The Kenyon Review seeks a Director of Youth Programming and Fellowships to lead the design, administration, and strategic development of educational initiatives that advance the mission of The Kenyon Review and reinforce its unique role within Kenyon College’s literary and academic community.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing existing signature programs—including the Young Writers Workshops (residential and online), Kenyon Review Fellowships, and the Associates and Internship program for Kenyon undergraduates. The Director is also responsible for developing new programming that enhances The Kenyon Review’s international reputation and supports the College’s commitment to high-impact experiential learning.

The Director will also supervise the Kenyon Review Special Projects Administrator, who serves as a year-round strategic and administrative partner. The Special Projects Administrator provides dedicated support to youth and undergraduate programs for a significant portion of the calendar year.

This position requires close collaboration with internal departments, faculty, alumni, and external literary communities, and plays a critical role in strengthening a continuum of engagement that connects high school writers, enrolled Kenyon students, post-MFA fellows, and alumni.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Administration

Oversee all aspects of the Young Writers and Young Writers Online programs, including:

• Program design and curriculum development.
• Faculty and staff recruitment and contract management.
• Budget oversight, including payments to staff, faculty, and vendors.
• Housing, transportation, food services and facilities coordination.
• Communication with participants and their guardians.
• Manage enrollment systems, application review, and administrative workflow in partnership with the Special Projects Administrator.
• Lead program evaluation, post-session assessments, and long-term planning for continuous improvement.

Program Development and Strategic Growth

• Lead the research, planning, and launch of new residential and online literary programs, with an emphasis on:
  • Expanding The Kenyon Review’s national and international visibility. 
  • Enhancing the Review’s integral role within Kenyon’s campus literary culture.
• Design innovative programs that reflect literary excellence and support The Kenyon Review’s longstanding commitment to access, equity, and educational quality.
• Kenyon Review Fellowships
• Coordinate the national recruitment and selection process for KR Fellows in collaboration with the Provost’s Office and the English Department.
• Oversee onboarding, teaching assignments, mentoring relationships, and integration of Fellows into the Kenyon and KR communities.
• Promote the visibility of Fellows within both the Review’s programming and the broader literary life of the College.

Undergraduate Programs: Associates and Interns

• Direct the KR Associates program, including:
• Application and selection process.
• Weekly seminar coordination.
• Supervision of editorial and event-based student projects
• Oversee hiring, training, and supervision of paid student interns in collaboration with KR staff and Student Employment.
• Support student-led initiatives that align with KR’s mission and further its presence on campus.

Community and Alumni Engagement

• Strengthen a cohesive and inclusive network that connects participants across KR programs—from high school through undergraduate and post-MFA to alumni.
• Develop alumni events, mentorship opportunities, and public programming that reinforce The Kenyon Review’s long-term educational impact.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organizations, and literary institutions to expand program reach and accessibility.

Institutional Reporting and Assessment

• Prepare programmatic reports for The Kenyon Review Board of Trustees, grant proposals, and Kenyon College stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and relevant data on all youth and undergraduate programs to support strategic planning, development, and fundraising initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in educational program management, literary arts administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and oversee budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required (liberal arts background strongly pref