About the role#
The Department of Politics at The New School for Social Research is looking for a student assistant to help with daily office operations and event coordination. This role is for students who have Federal Work Study funds and want to gain experience in an academic department setting. You will work directly in the office during regular business hours.
What you'll do#
- Provide in-person office coverage.
- Handle basic administrative tasks.
- Assist with department events, including on-site support.
- Design flyers and other advertising materials for department activities.
- Complete other tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to take direction and work independently.
- A track record of meeting deadlines.
- Previous office experience is preferred.
- Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, New York.
- The work is fully on-site during regular office hours.
- This is a part-time, paid position with rolling applications.
About The New School
The New School is a university based in New York City. It operates several colleges including Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. The institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines like performing arts and social research. It maintains a staff of over 6,000 employees.
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