Media Studies Student Ambassador

The New School; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School in the United States seeks a motivated Student Ambassador for the MA, Media Studies program. You will act as the main liaison between the Program Director, Admissions staff, and prospective and admitted students, answering questions about courses, study options, and student life.

Responsibilities include replying to ambassador emails (checked at least every other day), meeting with prospective students, arranging class visits, and participating in Open Houses and monthly

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to emails for ambassador account; check at least every other day.
• Meet with prospective students in person, by phone, or virtually at mutual times.
• Arrange class visits for prospective students.
• Attend Open House/Information Sessions and admitted student events to provide information from the student’s perspective (monthly).
• Attend monthly ambassador meetings with Admissions contact.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Education

Current student at The New School in good standing

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. #LI-DNI 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.

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.