Individual Giving Student Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant to support the Individual Giving Team with donor outreach, events, student engagement, and fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday and Giving Day. The role emphasizes collaboration, content creation, and data entry to support campus-wide giving initiatives.

You will coordinate on-campus activities, assist with communications, and help maintain Salesforce records while balancing a part-time schedule of 15–20 hours per week on campus.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at The New School.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, motivated, and dependable; works well independently and in a team.
• Exercises good judgement and discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to engage with peers and campus community members in person and online.
• Strong technology skills including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, as well as willingness to learn new systems.
• Experience in content creation (photo, video, graphic design) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process of outreach for donor renewals via text, email, and mail.
• Assist in creating and reviewing content for email, social media, and donor materials including capturing campus and student content via photos and video.
• Provide support to the DAE’s donor events.
• Support planning and execution of the Student Gift Represent department events on campus.
• Collaborate with team to increase student presence and voice in Annual Giving communications.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of on-campus elements of fundraising initiatives, including Giving Tuesday and Giving Day.
• Support logistics, incentive distribution, and volunteer solicitor coordination.
• Generate creative ideas to build excitement and awareness across campus.
• Provide administrative and data support: calendar management, data entry, inbox backup, Salesforce checks, data maintenance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and independence

Discretion with confidential info

Google Workspace proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Content creation (photo/video)

Education

Matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at The New School

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Donor Outreach & Events

• Assist with process of outreach for donor renewals via text, email, and mail
• Assist in creating and reviewing content for email, social media, and other donor-facing materials including capturing campus and student content via photos and video
• Provide support to the DAE’s donor events

Student Engagement & Philanthropy Promotion

• Support the planning and execution of the Student Gift Represent department at on-campus events including tabling and engagement activities
• Collaborate with team to increase student presence and voice in Annual Giving communications

Campaign Support

• Assist in the creation and implementation of the on-campus elements of fundraising initiatives, including Giving Tuesday and Giving Day
• Support logistics, incentive distribution, and volunteer solicitor coordination

Lead or contribute to student-centered components

• Help generate creative ideas to build excitement and awareness across campus

Administrative and Data Support

• Provide administrative support to the Vice President including calendar management and data entry
• Provide backup support of the Annual Fund inbox
• Assist in reviewing donation details in Salesforce and in associating with specific campaigns
• Participate in data maintenance efforts in partnership with the Advancement Operations team

Responsibilities: The Student Assistant will support the Individual Giving Team with donor outreach, event coordination, student engagement, and fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday and Giving Day. They will also provide administrative and data support, including communications, content creation, Salesforce updates, inbox management, calendar coordination, and data maintenance.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at The New School
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible, motivated, and dependable individual that can work well independently and in a team-based setting
• Exercises good judgement and discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
• Willingness to engage with peers and campus community members in person and online
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, as well as willingness to learn new systems
• Experience in content creation (photo, video, graphic design) is a plus

Work Mode

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee.

HOURLY RATE: $17 per hour, 15-20 hours per week

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.

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.