MS MM Student Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Flexible hours

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Media Management Student Assistant to provide essential administrative, communications, and event support within the academic program. You will help with day-to-day operations, support students and faculty, and contribute to public-facing communications.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, teamwork, and the capacity to balance administrative tasks with creative work in a fast-paced academic setting on campus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School.
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and the capacity to move ideas forward.
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media content creation and management.
• Familiarity with Design software (Adobe Creative Suite) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience creating social media content and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative correspondence, record keeping, and maintenance of program databases.
• Serve as a liaison with students, faculty, alumni, and external guests.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of program events.
• Draft and schedule content for social media, including LinkedIn page.
• Assist with the spring Capstone brochure content coordination and production support.
• Support development and distribution of weekly program newsletters.
• Perform general administrative support tasks.
• Complete assigned projects independently and communicate progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent working

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Social media content creation

Education

Enrollment at The New School

Tools

Google Workspace

LinkedIn

Instagram

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Media Management Student Assistant will support an academic program within the university by providing essential administrative, communications, and event support. Reporting to the Program Administrator or Program Director, depending on assignment, the Student Assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting students and faculty, and creating and contributing to public-facing communications. The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, able to complete assigned tasks independently, and comfortable balancing administrative tasks with creative and interpersonal work in a fast-paced academic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with administrative correspondence, record keeping, and maintenance of program databases in an accurate and timely manner
• Serve as a liaison with students, faculty, alumni, and external guests by responding to inquiries and sharing information professionally and courteously
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of program-related events, including preparing materials, tracking logistics, and assisting during events as needed
• Contribute to program communications by drafting and scheduling content for social media, including maintaining and updating the program’s LinkedIn page
• Assist with preparation of the spring semester Capstone brochure, including content coordination, proofreading, and production support
• Support the development and distribution of the program’s weekly newsletter, including content collection, formatting, and scheduling
• Perform general administrative support tasks as needed to support program operations
• Complete assigned projects and tasks independently while communicating progress, questions, and needs in a timely manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and the capacity to think strategically and to effectively move ideas forward into implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively on multiple levels across the organization
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media content creation and management
• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Preferred experience or skills in one or more of the following areas: photography, filming/video production, graphic design, social media, marketing, or journalism.
• Experience creating social media content and campaigns.

WORK MODE

• On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on campus during regularly scheduled work hours because the work cannot be performed remotely without being infeasible or not in the best interest of the organization. #LI-DNI
• Work hours are not fixed and may vary from week to week based on program needs. Student Assistants will support events taking place throughout the semester and should have some flexibility in their availability to accommodate scheduled program events.

Hourly Rate: $18 per hour

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:

This role provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and event support to ensure smooth program execution and effective database maintenance. It serves as a key communication link by acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders while managing outreach through social media, a weekly newsletter, and program publications. Additionally, the position independently manages assigned projects, tracks event logistics, and reports progress in a timely, professional manner.