Cooper Hewitt 6th Floor Office Student Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant for Cooper Hewitt, to support operations on the 6th floor, serve as a liaison between Cooper Hewitt and Parsons, and assist with events and communications.

Must be an HDCS student with a Cooper Hewitt ID. No prior experience required; on-campus work only, with a maximum of 10 hours per week at $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cooper Hewitt ID and current HDCS student.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations of the 6th-floor classroom and office in Cooper Hewitt (CH).
• Serve as the student liaisons between Cooper Hewitt and Parsons.
• Contribute to the HDCS newsletter.
• Collaborate with Cooper Hewitt security on escorting faculty, students, and external visitors without CH IDs inside the facility.
• Support HDCS-related events.
• Manage the 6th-floor workspaces: classroom, admin office, computer room, and lounge.
• Maintain supplies/inventory.
• Support faculty with technology.

Skills

Communication

Technology support

On-campus coordination

Education

HDCS student

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the operations of the 6th-floor classroom and office in Cooper Hewitt (CH).
• Serve as the student liaisons between Cooper Hewitt and Parsons.
• Contribute to the HDCS newsletter.
• Collaborate with Cooper Hewitt security on escorting faculty, students, and external visitors without CH IDs inside the facility.
• Support HDCS-related events.
• Manage the 6th-floor workspaces: classroom, admin office, computer room, and lounge.
• Maintain supplies/inventory.
• Support faculty with technology.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cooper Hewitt ID and current HDCS student.
• No previous experience is needed.

Work Mode

On-Campus (Cooper Hewitt)

Availability

Office Hours are subject to change, mostly Wednesdays & Thursdays. Additional hours for work performed remotely relating to HDCS operations and for events when applicable. Office hours will be split and arranged between the Student Assistant in collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations, Luke Alan Davis.

Rate

$18 per hour, 10 hours max per week.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.