English: Creative Writing RSA

Department and Code: English - 997

Immediate Supervisor: Amy Benson                                     

Supervisor Email: bensona@rhodes.edu                     

Number of Student Associates in Position: 1

Pay Rate: $11.25

General Description of Position:

The RSAP will assist the Creative Writing program by creating data bases of writing resources and a website or wiki, assisting with/organizing events (and potentially a conference trip), and laying out The Southwestern Review for publication.

Necessary Qualifications

  • The candidate should be a Writing and Literature major who has taken at least one Intermediate level workshop, preferably also one Advanced level workshop
  • An interest in literary magazines, literary conferences, and the publishing world is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the following is highly recommended: Creating a website or wiki; working with In Design software (though general technical skills combined the willingness to learn particular programs independently will be considered)
  • The candidate should have excellent research and organizational skills and be self-directed in their deployment.