Admissions Operations Assistant (Hybrid/Remote)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School Admissions Operations team is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves handling mail, responding to student inquiries, and helping maintain CRM records while working primarily remotely with occasional on-campus presence.

You will contribute to admission-related communications, perform record checks, and support various projects in a collaborative, confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Energetic, personable and team-oriented.
• Strong work ethic; Ability to take direction and follow through on jobs until completion.
• Experience working independently with limited hands-on supervision.
• Ability to take the initiative and remain flexible.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records.
• Perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM.
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email.
• Maintain current knowledge of admission and student services areas.
• Assist in admission-related mailings.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Independent work

Initiative

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New School Admissions Operations team is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves handling mail, responding to student inquiries, and helping maintain CRM records while working primarily remotely with occasional on-campus presence.

You will contribute to admission-related communications, perform record checks, and support various projects in a collaborative, confidential environment.