FWS Student Assistant - Admission Operations

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School Admissions Operations team is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves handling mail, responding to student inquiries, and helping maintain CRM records while working primarily remotely with occasional on-campus presence.

You will contribute to admission-related communications, perform record checks, and support various projects in a collaborative, confidential environment.

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

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Independent work

Initiative

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

$17

Working Hours

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.

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.

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.