HEOP Academic Year Mentor (OCSE)

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School’s HEOP Mentors program seeks dedicated undergraduates to support the HEOP Office within Student Affairs. You will assist with events, administration, communications, and social media content, helping economically and educationally disadvantaged students thrive.

This on-campus, part-time role runs for one academic year and requires in-person participation and a September 1st training. Ideal candidates demonstrate passion for access programs, reliability, and strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Passion for access/opportunity programs.
• Open-minded and culturally competent.
• Takes initiative and works independently and with others.
• Meets deadlines promptly and communicates clearly.
• Uses good judgment and thinks critically.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Assist students in developing study skills.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (IG/Facebook, etc.).
• Experience with researching, brainstorming, ideating, and creating programming and marketing materials.
• Able to lift boxes weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Available to attend in-person training on September 1st.

Responsibilities

• Support the HEOP program with event prep, including transporting materials, decorating spaces, and event breakdown/clean-up.
• Perform administrative duties related to the HEOP space operations.
• Regularly communicate with first-year HEOP students via email.
• Contribute content to the official @NewSchoolStudentLife Instagram in line with guidelines.
• Assist with creating visuals for college fairs and events.
• Provide support and guidance to HEOP students facing challenges.
• Assist with surveys and assessment tools to understand learning outcomes.

Skills

Access programs

Cultural competence

Self-motivation

Time management

Critical thinking

GPA 3.0+

Study skills

Social media savvy

Programming materials

Lifting 35lbs

In-person training

Job description

The New School Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program is a New York State Education Department–funded program that offers financial, academic, and socio‑emotional support for five years of undergraduate study and related educational activities. It is designed specifically for economically and educationally disadvantaged students who might not meet traditional college admissions criteria but demonstrate promise and potential for academic achievement and success.

At The New School, the HEOP office is housed under the Student Affairs in which they will coordinate, evaluate, and administer academic, and operational activities of the program to foster student growth and success.

HEOP Mentors will report to the HEOP Manager.

HEOP mentors will support the HEOP program including supporting events from prep to breakdown, assist with administrative tasks, assist HEOP students through email and in person.

HEOP Mentors will also contribute to content on social media and assist with visuals for promotional material.

This is a one-academic-year position beginning Fall 26 through Spring 27, 9 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the HEOP program with event preparation including but not limited to transporting materials, decorating & arranging spaces, and event breakdown/clean‑up
• Perform administrative duties related to the functional operation of the HEOP Space
• Communicate important information regularly to first‑year HEOP students via email
• Contribute content on the official @NewSchoolStudentLife Instagram page in accordance with Student Success and university guidelines and policies
• Assist with creating visual materials for college fairs, school visits, HEOP and New School Firsts specific events
• Assist HEOP students with challenges they may be experiencing by providing support and guidance
• Participate in the assessment efforts of HEOP by assisting in the administration of surveys to students, as well as filling out assessment tools aimed at understanding learning outcomes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate about access/opportunity programs
• Be open‑minded, and culturally competent
• Takes initiative, works independently and collaboratively, strong work ethic
• Meets deadlines promptly, communicates clearly, and asks for help when needed
• Uses good judgment, thinks critically and thoughtfully
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Assist students with the development of their study skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms such as but not limited to IG, Facebook, etc.
• Experience with researching, brainstorming, ideating, and creating programming and marketing materials
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 35lbs
• Must be available to attend in person training on September 1st

WORK MODE

On‑Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on‑campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

SALARY RANGE

$18 per hour

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES (duplicate)

HEOP Mentors will report to the HEOP Manager. HEOP mentors will support the HEOP program including supporting events from prep to breakdown, assist with administrative tasks, assist HEOP students through email and in person. HEOP Mentors will also contribute to content on social media and assist with visuals for promotional material.

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.