Dean’s Office Student Assistant — Events & Admin Support

The New School; Bovina (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School’s Eugene Lang College is offering several short-term Federal Work Study positions in the Dean’s Office. Student workers will greet visitors, answer phones, assist with events, manage files and mail, and support communications and logistics for department activities.

Attention to detail, discretion, punctuality, and a positive attitude are essential. On-campus, 1-year terms, with an hourly rate of $18.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and enthusiastic attitude, strong work ethic, proactive stance.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Able to take direction and responsibility for assignments.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and interest in office administration.
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, and internet research.
• Basic understanding of design principles.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones and direct callers.
• Assist Lang College staff in short-term and long-term projects.
• Maintain Dean’s office files and assist in office communication.
• Sort mail, make copies, PDFs, file and shred documents.
• Email staff/faculty and check Dean e-mail as needed.
• Deliver mail and packages to other offices on- and off-campus.
• Set up and organize for office events.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms, copy rooms, printers, and faculty resource room.
• Maintain general neatness and organization of Dean’s office.
• Ensure the Millimeter Reading Room is organized and tidy.
• Design promotional materials (posters, flyers, PDFs, JPEG, graphics) for events.
• Distribute posters/flyers.
• Greet and register event guests.
• Proof copy and branding for marketing materials and digital event promo.
• Transcribe audio or edit transcriptions.
• Assist Senior Secretaries with other general office duties.

Skills

Adaptable attitude

Self-starter

Independent work

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization skills

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Design principles

Canva

Adobe Suite

Excel

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The New School’s Eugene Lang College is offering several short-term Federal Work Study positions in the Dean’s Office. Student workers will greet visitors, answer phones, assist with events, manage files and mail, and support communications and logistics for department activities.

Attention to detail, discretion, punctuality, and a positive attitude are essential. On-campus, 1-year terms, with an hourly rate of $18.