Holy Family Institute

Content Writer

• Guide one or more students through each mentorship semester via the packet-based distance-learning model
• Review and provide detailed written responses to four packets of original student writing per semester
• Develop individualized study plans in collaboration with each assigned student at the outset of each term
• Assign and discuss critical reading tailored to each student's creative goals and genre of study
• Monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback; communicate proactively with the Program Director regarding student concerns
• Attend both annual residency periods (January and Summer), each approximately four days in duration on the Philadelphia campus or via approved virtual format
• Lead workshops, seminars, craft lectures, or panel discussions as assigned by the Program Director
• Hold individual meetings with assigned mentees during residency
• Participate in public readings and other community programming
• Contribute to the overall intellectual and creative culture of the residency experience
• Guide advanced students through the development of a full-length creative thesis manuscript in preparation for publication
• Attend and evaluate thesis and capstone presentations for graduating students
• Participate in faculty orientation and program meetings as requested
• Collaborate with the Program Director and fellow faculty to ensure curricular coherence and program quality
• Maintain awareness of developments in the student's genre and in the broader literary and publishing landscape

Adjunct Faculty – MFA in Creative Writing

Counselor

• Responsible for verifying eligibility and awarding financial aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines
• Collect, examine, and verify additional FAFSA-required documents when necessary
• Counsel students and families in matters of financial aid eligibility
• Execute and analyze various queries/reports and websites as they relate to student data management and financial aid eligibility
• Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of all aspects of verification, including federal requirements and tax return analysis
• Greets, advises and counsels current and prospective students, families, and others regarding financial aid questions and timelines in person, over the phone, and through email
• Responsible for being on-call on their assigned day of the counselor of the day rotation
• Works with University Advancement on maintaining, updating, and processing Excel and SSRS reports utilized during the Holy Family Named Scholarship application process
• Processes all late drops, withdrawals and SAP warning letters when applicable

Adjunct Faculty – MFA in Creative Writing

Financial Aid Counselor – Assistant Director