Admissions Student Assistant - Work-Study (Hybrid)

The New School

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The New School’s Parsons School of Design is seeking a Student Assistant in Admissions to support the admission team. You will respond to inquiries, help maintain digital records, and assist with recruitment events, while representing Parsons from a current student perspective.

Strong writing and communication skills are essential, and federal work-study preferred. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Parsons and can work 15-20 hours weekly in a hybrid/remote

Qualifications

Experience in an office setting or customer service is a plus.
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Parsons School of Design at The New School.
Strong writing and speaking skills are essential.
Priority will be given to applicants who hold federal work-study awards.

Responsibilities

Monitoring Parsons admission and recruitment inbox inquiries and fielding replies.
Draft email response templates for commonly asked questions.
Provide administrative support to Parsons’ admission team.
Assist with admission and recruitment events as needed, including speaking about your experiences as a Parsons student, and representing both Parsons and its admissions offices.
Additional project-based tasks as needed including virtual and in-person meetings with prospective students and their families.