Design Ops Student Assistant - Admin & Graphic Design

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Design Strategies Operations Office Student Assistant to provide administrative and operational support, reporting to the undergraduate Program Administrator.

This role involves organizing digital files, managing shared inboxes, supporting event logistics, preparing communications, and maintaining internal systems.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently, and collaborate with staff, faculty, and students.

Qualifications

• Student status at The New School required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic design tools.
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, or sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general administrative tasks including scheduling and document prep.
• Monitor inquiries in the shared inbox and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for internal meetings and campus events.
• Update spreadsheets, contact lists, and internal records.
• Maintain and organize shared drives and inventory.
• Support special projects and communications tasks.
• Create graphics and posters for events.
• Update related websites with current events.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to support initiatives and day-of-event execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Enrollment at The New School

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The New School is seeking a Design Strategies Operations Office Student Assistant to provide administrative and operational support, reporting to the undergraduate Program Administrator.

This role involves organizing digital files, managing shared inboxes, supporting event logistics, preparing communications, and maintaining internal systems.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently, and collaborate with staff, faculty, and students.