Remote MFA Theatre Program Assistant Director (Fill-In)

Randolph College; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randolph College’s MFA Theatre program seeks a part-time Assistant Director Fill-In to provide administrative, enrollment, recruitment, and program support during maternity leave. The role runs roughly Sept–Dec 2026, with planning through Jan 2027 residency.

It involves coordinating student communications, admissions tasks, and residency logistics. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in higher education administration, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly virtual student check-ins with MFA Director.
• Maintain general email correspondence with students and faculty.
• Respond to program inquiries and provide administrative support.
• Schedule meetings with prospective students and review applications.
• Participate in virtual applicant interviews and callback meetings.
• Update financial aid data and coordinate with Financial Aid Office.
• Coordinate with Registrar's and Business Office on deadlines.
• Attend planning meetings for January residency with MFA Director and Virginian Hotel reps.
• Communicate residency schedules to students and faculty.
• Prepare faculty travel reimbursement documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Independent & collaborative

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Video conferencing

Job description

Randolph College’s MFA Theatre program seeks a part-time Assistant Director Fill-In to provide administrative, enrollment, recruitment, and program support during maternity leave. The role runs roughly Sept–Dec 2026, with planning through Jan 2027 residency.

It involves coordinating student communications, admissions tasks, and residency logistics. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in higher education administration, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to