TA, Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

Denison University•Granville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Teaching Assistant (TA) at the Reynolds Young Writers Workshop. The role involves significant leadership and staff management responsibilities, including assigning duties to other TAs, monitoring camp energy, and serving as the primary liaison between the program director/instructors and the TA team. The TA will also act as a first responder for minor student issues and TA scheduling conflicts. Administrative and logistical coordination are key, encompassing maintaining weekly logistics, coordinating with Campus Security, overseeing the Anthology TA, and managing supplies. Additionally, the role includes residential and safety oversight, such as finalizing student room assignments, ensuring consistent room checks, and leading checkout procedures.

Responsibilities

Assign specific TAs to lead icebreakers, open mics, and swimming duties.
Ensure everyone knows their jobs for the day.
Actively monitor the energy of the camp.
Shift the evening activity if students seem drained or TAs are burnt out.
Serve as the primary liaison between the program director/instructors and the TA team.
Act as the first responder for minor student issues (homesickness, student/roommate friction) or TA scheduling conflicts.
Make announcements as needed before the morning meeting or at the evening reading.
Work with the program director to maintain and update logistics for the week, including airport pickups, van schedules, and room check rotations.
Coordinate directly with Campus Security for any building/dorm access issues and van reservations.
Oversee the “Anthology TA” to ensure the deadline is met and the files are delivered to campus printing on time.
Manage the supplies run list and handle the logistics for birthday cakes or special event materials.
Finalize student room assignments and ensure the list is in Security’s hands by the first evening of camp (can collaborate with another TA on this if desired).
Ensure the room check process (10:30–11:00 PM) is being executed consistently each night.
Lead the final check–work with other TAs to make sure check out procedures (linen stripping, key card collection, etc.) are completed.