International Panel on Migration (IPM) Research Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Research Assistant to support the International Panel on Migration (IPM) with data analysis, social media, and meeting coordination. This in-person role supports the IPM Secretariat Steering Committee and Advisory Board on campus in New York.

The position emphasizes data handling, communications, and organizational tasks within a progressive research environment. Candidates must be matriculated students at The New School.

Qualifications

• Must be a matriculated student at The New School.

Responsibilities

• Support database management for the IPM initiative.
• Support data and analysis of the IPM Survey.
• Manage social media and online presence for the initiative.
• Organize and coordinate meetings to support the IPM Secretariat Steering Committee and Advisory Board.
• Support the operations and logistics of the IPM Working Groups.

Job description

Join The New School At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW

The International Panel on Migration (IPM) is a new scientific, independent, interdisciplinary international, and permanent organization that draws on cutting-edge research across social sciences to provide comprehensive and systematic knowledge on migration and displacement. Its core mission is to communicate the results of academic research to inform the public sphere and provide necessary evidence for migration governance. We are seeking Research Assistant to support IMP’s data analysis, social media and online presence, and meeting coordination to support the IPM Secretariat Steering Committee and Advisory Board.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support database management for the IPM initiative
• Support data and analysis of the IPM Survey
• Manage social media and online presence for the initiative
• Organize and coordinate meetings to support the IPM Secretariat Steering Committee and Advisory Board
• Support the operations and logistics of the IPM Working Groups

Responsibilities: Student will support IMP’s data analysis, social media and online presence, and meeting coordination to support the IPM Secretariat Steering Committee and Advisory Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a matriculated student at The New School.

WORK MODE

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid or remote 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: $31.37/hr This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

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.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader and contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking institution that’s reshaping the future of higher education. You’ll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact. 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.

If you have questions about submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].