Assistant Director, Programs & Operations

Sarah Lawrence College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Lawrence College's Writing Institute seeks a temporary Assistant Director to assist with planning and overseeing winter and spring programs. The role provides student support, coordinates with instructors, and assists with Writers Week 2027 preparation, enrollment, and communications.

Located in Bronxville, NY with occasional evening/weekend hours, the position offers high-level administrative support across programs, including marketing and new initiatives, and is open to graduates and

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience required.
• Familiarity with newsletter marketing is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management for administrative tasks across Writing Institute programs; assist with Writers Week 2027.
• Manage Spring & Summer course catalog including schedule, descriptions, images, registrations, withdrawals, reports, refunds and waiting lists.
• Maintain Writing Institute class catalog in Thinkific.
• Manage Mailchimp newsletter calendar and weekly content.
• Manage payroll calendars for student employees, independent contractors and payroll.
• Serve as a contact person for students, instructors, and prospective students seeking recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Administrative support

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Thinkific

Mailchimp

Payroll calendars

Job description

Sarah Lawrence College's Writing Institute seeks a temporary Assistant Director to assist with planning and overseeing winter and spring programs. The role provides student support, coordinates with instructors, and assists with Writers Week 2027 preparation, enrollment, and communications.

Located in Bronxville, NY with occasional evening/weekend hours, the position offers high-level administrative support across programs, including marketing and new initiatives, and is open to graduates and