FWS Student Assistant - Admission Operations

The New School; Lowell (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 24,356,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking an Admission Operations Student Assistant to support the Operations team with general office tasks. Responsibilities include handling mail, maintaining applicant records, and responding to student inquiries via email.

This role offers a hybrid/remote schedule with occasional on-campus presence and requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently within a team.

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).

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Work ethic

Independent work

Initiative

Flexible

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Admission Operations office seeks motivated students to provide general office support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 : $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 withadvanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use theirbest judgmentto 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.