Dean's Office Student Assistant — Events & Design

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School in New York City is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support the Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, assisting with events, and maintaining office files. Applicants should be enrolled in federal work-study and able to work early mornings.

Responsibilities also cover creating promotional materials, coordinating mail and deliveries, and supporting staff with administrative tasks across the Lang College. On-campus work required.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and Excel databases.
• Proficiency in Google Apps and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones: direct callers and visitors to appropriate sources or information.
• 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 ELC Dean e-mail address as needed.
• Deliver mail and packages to other offices as needed (on and off campus).
• Set up and organize for office events.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms, copy rooms, basement printers and faculty resource room.
• Maintain general neatness and organization of Dean's office, including the kitchen pantry and conference room.
• Ensure the Millimeter Reading Room is organized and tidy.
• Design promotional materials (posters, flyers, PDFs, JPEG, graphics) geared to students for our department events as needed.
• Distribute posters/flyers
• Greet and register event guests
• Proof copy and branding for marketing materials and digital event promo
• Transcribe audio or edit transcriptions as needed
• Assist Senior Secretaries with other general office duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Professional demeanor

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat

Publisher

Job description

The New School in New York City is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support the Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, assisting with events, and maintaining office files. Applicants should be enrolled in federal work-study and able to work early mornings.

Responsibilities also cover creating promotional materials, coordinating mail and deliveries, and supporting staff with administrative tasks across the Lang College. On-campus work required.