The International Writing Program (IWP) began in 1967 as a way to bring together a wide range of international writers to examine current trends in world literature. 50 plus years later, the IWP’s Fall Residency is the oldest and largest multinational residency in the world, having hosted over 1,600 writes from more than 160 nations at the University of Iowa- a major American research institution internationally renowned for its writing programs- and Iowa City, in part because of the IWP’s presence, has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature.

The International Writing Program (IWP) seeks a part-time Fall Residency Assistant. The Fall Residency is an 11-week long program for 20 + international writers to spend time in Iowa, writing, researching, and engaging in culturally significant activities. The Fall Residency assistant will work directly with the Fall Residency Coordinator and other staff of the IWP to facilitate program needs prior to, during, and after the writers depart. The writers will be in residence from August 20^th to October 30th, 2025. 

This is a temporary fulltime position that will begin on July 15 and end on November 30, 2025. 

Rate of pay: $20 per hour 

Work Modality: On Campus (may have flexibility for remote work outside of program residency)

Required Qualifications:

 A valid US driver’s license, driving record subject to UI Fleet Services requirements (a minimum of three years, if that period includes licenses from other states/countries, will need access to the number for review).

Availability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required during the program. Prior to the program, hours will generally be within the window of 9-5 M-F, with some flexibility. You will work with the Fall Residency Coordinator on an agreed-upon schedule.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Logistics & Event Coordination:

• Assist with travel arrangements if necessary
• Assist event coordination and manage details (room reservations, event space setup, food orders, etc.)
• Assist with programming for domestic travel
• Assist with and manage details related to event coordination (weekly readings, library panels, opening and closing parties, special events)
• Document participation and assist with social media promotion 
• Provide assistance for group travel and events (airline, bus, shuttle, and event tickets purchased)
• May include overnight trip and airline travel within the US
• Reserve Fleet vehicles for 1-2 excursions
  • Serve as/arrange driver for these excursions.
• Create arrivals + departures schedule once flights are arranged.
  • Arrange travel for arrivals + departures (Anaman, GO Airport Express/Uber for Chicago departure)

 Information Management:

• Assist with financial forms and p-card reconciliation
• Assist with an informational website for the incoming participants; assist with social media and event documentation
• Contribute to writing program participant reports

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.