FWS Student Assistant - Admission Operations

The New School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School in Chicago is seeking a versatile Admission Operations Student Assistant to provide general office support for the Operations team. You will help with mail processing, CRM checks, and consolidating records while responding to inquiries from prospective applicants.

The role is hybrid/remote with occasional on-campus presence. Compensation is $17 per hour for 10–20 hours per week, and you will uphold confidentiality and strong communication while supporting admission activities.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Energetic, personable and team-oriented.
• Strong work ethic; ability to take direction and follow through.
• Experience working independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and remain flexible.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records.
• Perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM.
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email.
• Maintain current knowledge of admission and student services areas.
• Assist in admission-related mailings.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Independent work

Initiative & flexibility

Google Suite & MS Office

Job description

The Admission Operations office seeks motivated students to provide general office support.

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records
• Perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email
• Maintain current knowledge of admission and student services areas
• Assist in admission-related mailings
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Energetic, personable and team-oriented
• Strong work ethic; Ability to take direction and follow through on jobs until completion
• Experience working independently with limited hands-on supervision
• Ability to take the initiative and remain flexible
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to students with Federal Work-study awards

Hourly Rate

• Hourly Rate: $17
• Hourly Rate 10-20 hours a week

Work Mode

• Hybrid/Remote – Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely, with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice.
• Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

#LI-DNI 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.

Responsibilities

The Admission Operations Student Assistant will provide administrative support to the Operations team. They will be expected to perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM, answer student emails in a professional manor and other duties as assigned.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center.

At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world.

As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

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.

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.