* Works closely with the directors in planning all aspects of the conference.
* Keeps track of expenditures, deposits and income for budgets and grants.
* Coordinates payroll and honorarium paperwork, obtaining proper documentation.
* Works closely with directors in planning all aspects of the conference.
* Supervises the Bakeless Prize Administrator and acillary administrative staff.
* Processes all applications, inputs student information into Banner and creats address list for distribution at the conference.
* Meets weekly with the Associate Director for planning and updates, keeping minutes of these messages.
* Communicates daily with Directors by e-mail and phone for the handling of correspondence and messages.
* Coordinates admissions procedures, writing admission/rejection letters and sending information packets to conference mambers and faculty.
* Solicits nominatioins for fellowsihps and scholarships for editors and agents and informs nominators of the competition results.
* Orders faculty books and handles any book problems.
* Writes and proofreads all catalog copy, and arranges catalog schedule.
* Arranges visits for reading, classes, lectures and discussions.
* Works with catering, dining hall and kitchen staff in preparation for regular dining service and special events.
* Coordinates one-on-one and group meetings of editors and agents with conference participants.
* Creates conference schedule and keeps weekly statistics and admissions, rejections, cancellations, and financial aid applications, compiling statistics annually.
* Track housing requests and assigns rooms for students, faculty and staff.
* Coordinates conference social schedule and sends out audio and video tapes of lectures to conference participants who request them.
* Answers phone, orders supplies, prepares correspondence and mass mailings, responding to inquiries by phone, e-mail and regular mail.
* Performs other duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the conference.
* Analizes and synthesizes past and current expenses and administers several budgets in consultations with the Associate Director.