Director of The Writers Workshop and Programs

The Kenyon Review seeks a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven Director of The Writers Workshop and Programs to lead the administration, planning, and continuous development of residential and online adult Writers Workshops. Reporting to the Editor of The Kenyon Review, this full-time role is central to ensuring the ongoing excellence, growth, and impact of KR’s adult workshop and programs.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced program leader who brings strong operational oversight, a data-informed approach to decision-making, and a deep appreciation for the role of the literary arts in public life. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day execution of our programs, this role will contribute to broader organizational efforts in strategic planning, communications, and resource development. Importantly, this position will work closely with campus partners across Kenyon College to support and align with the College’s strategic plan. All programming and outreach efforts should build on the longstanding excellence and national reputation of The Kenyon Review in ways that are synergistic and mutually beneficial, helping both the Review and the College advance shared institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

Program Administration and Execution

• Lead all aspects of The Kenyon Review’s adult Writers Workshops, including residential summer programming and online offerings throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the Editor to recruit, hire, and support faculty and Peter Taylor Fellows.
• Manage logistics for all aspects of program delivery in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Supervise and support the Programs Assistant, Adult Summer Programs Assistant, and seasonal interns.
• Track contracts with faculty, staff and vendors and ensure timely processing of payments, reimbursements
• Identify scholarship needs and allocations

Collaboration with Kenyon College Partners

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant departments at Kenyon College—including Events, Facilities, Campus Safety, Dining, Transportation, Alumni Relations, the Office of Strategic  Communications.
• Ensure that KR programs are designed and executed in ways that complement and support Kenyon College’s strategic goals, such as enhancing national visibility, enriching the campus environment, and engaging alumni and prospective students.
• Seek collaborative opportunities that strengthen both the College and The Kenyon Review—for example, shared events, co-branded initiatives, or data-sharing that informs organizational planning.
• Represent The Kenyon Review in College-wide initiatives where appropriate, contributing insight, support, and leadership in service of mutual goals

Data Management and Budget Modeling and support

• Design and maintain systems to collect and analyze data related to participation, engagement, outcomes, and financial sustainability.
• Use data to support budgeting, long-term planning, development efforts, and board reporting.
• Track workshop metrics and financial transactions in collaboration with KR and College business offices; 

Strategic Development and Market Research

• Conduct research on peer literary organizations and national trends to inform the ongoing growth and innovation of KR’s adult programs.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process for adult programs, identifying opportunities for expansion, adaptation, or increased impact.
• Develop and evaluate new programming or business models that support financial sustainability while staying aligned with KR’s mission to serve writers at every stage of their careers.
• Design and create budget models for innovative residential, online, hybrid and regional offsite event and programs Communications and Community Engagement.
• Collaborate with the KR team to craft outreach that represent organizational priorities.
• Maintain regular, professional contact with program alumni, faculty, fellows, and other stakeholders to foster year-round engagement.
• Coordinate messaging related to adult programs across newsletters, social media, and other platforms in alignment with both KR branding.

Customer Service and Supervision

• Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants and faculty,