Media Studies Student Ambassador

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The New School is seeking a motivated MA Student Ambassador for the Media Studies program in New York. You will be the point of contact between the Program Director, Admissions staff, and prospective and admitted students, answering questions about courses, study paths, and student life.

Responsibilities include replying to emails, meeting with prospective students, arranging class visits, and participating in open houses and ambassador meetings. Hybrid on-campus and remote work is required.

Qualifications

• Current student in good standing at The New School.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emails sent to the ambassador account for the program, checked regularly.
• Meet with prospective students in person, by phone, or virtually at mutual convenience.
• Arrange class visits for prospective students.
• Attend Open House/Information Sessions and admitted student events to provide information from the student perspective.
• Attend monthly ambassador meetings with Admissions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Current student in good standing at The New School

Job description

The MA, Media Studies program is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Ambassador. They serve as the point of contact between the Program Director, Admissions staff, and prospective and admitted students. They check a dedicated email to field questions about courses, viable lines of study and research, student life, etc. Questions about admission policies, procedures, and requirements should be referred to the Office of Admissions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to emails sent to the ambassador account for the program. It is expected that accounts will be checked a minimum of every other day.

• Upon request, the ambassador will meet with prospective students, either in person by phone or virtually, at a mutually convenient time.

• Responsible for arranging class visits for prospective students who are interested in them.

• Attend Open House/Information Sessions, including admitted student events, to provide information from the student’s perspective to prospective students (typically once per month).

• Attend monthly ambassador meetings with Admissions point of contact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current student in good standing at The New School.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in communications work.

• Prior experience in news writing and/or digital publishing.

• Design skills for print and digital media.

WORK MODE

• Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled_, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.

Hourly Rate

:$20.00/hr, 5 hrs a 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.

Responsibilities

The Student Ambassador serves as a point of contact between the Program Director, Admissions staff, and prospective and admitted students by answering questions about the program and courses, viable lines of study and research, student life, etc. They will refer questions about admission policies, procedures, and requirements directly to the Office of Admissions.