Campus Media & Communications Assistant

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Media Management Student Assistant to support an academic program with administrative, communications, and event duties. Reporting to the Program Administrator or Director, the role balances independent work with teamwork in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include helping with databases, social media content, newsletters, and brochure production, while ensuring timely communication with students, faculty, alumni, and external guests on campus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School.
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, sustainability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization.
• Experience with Google Workspace and social media content creation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative correspondence, record keeping, and maintenance of program databases in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison with students, faculty, alumni, and external guests by responding to inquiries and sharing information professionally and courteously.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of program-related events, including preparing materials, tracking logistics, and assisting during events as needed.
• Contribute to program communications by drafting and scheduling content for social media, including maintaining and updating the program's LinkedIn page.
• Assist with preparation of the spring semester Capstone brochure, including content coordination, proofreading, and production support.
• Support the development and distribution of the program's weekly newsletter, including content collection, formatting, and scheduling.
• Perform general administrative support tasks as needed to support program operations.
• Complete assigned projects and tasks independently while communicating progress, questions, and needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Google Workspace

LinkedIn

Instagram

Social media content creation

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at The New School

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The New School is seeking a Media Management Student Assistant to support an academic program with administrative, communications, and event duties. Reporting to the Program Administrator or Director, the role balances independent work with teamwork in a fast-paced university setting.

Responsibilities include helping with databases, social media content, newsletters, and brochure production, while ensuring timely communication with students, faculty, alumni, and external guests on campus.