MS SDM Student Assistant

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant Specialist to support the MS in Strategic Design and Management with administrative, communications, and event tasks. This on-campus position offers an hourly rate and requires strong organizational skills and interest in design and sustainability.

You will assist with planning events, managing newsletters, and maintaining program materials on Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, and Notion, while helping archive work for promotion.

Qualifications

• Must be a current The New School student with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to move ideas into implementation and coordinate across teams.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiar with design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director and Administrator with general admin tasks.
• Support planning, promotion, and execution of program events.
• Manage program communications, newsletters, and outreach.
• Maintain materials on Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, and Notion.
• Help archive student and faculty work for archives and promotion.
• Assist with social media content and storytelling related to the program.
• Attend meetings and take detailed notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Google Workspace proficiency

Design software familiarity

Social media content creation

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at The New School

Tools

Notion

Slack

Canvas

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Google Drive

Job description

The Student Assistant Specialist supports the MS in Strategic Design and Management program with administrative, communication, and event-related tasks. This role is for a motivated, detail-oriented student passionate about strategic design, business innovation, and creative leadership. The Student Assistant Specialist plays an important role in maintaining smooth program operations and engagement across students, faculty, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Program Director and Program Administrator with general administrative tasks
• Support the planning, promotion, and execution of program events (lectures, panels, workshops, intensives)
• Manage program communications, including email newsletters, announcements, and student outreach
• Maintain and update program materials and platforms (Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, Notion, etc.)
• Help gather and organize documentation of student and faculty work for archives and promotion
• Assist with social media content, graphic design, and storytelling related to the program's activities and values
• Attend program meetings and take detailed notes as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School
• 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 design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsInterest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

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 operational and logistical support by assisting program leadership with general administrative tasks, meeting documentation, and event planning. It drives outreach and engagement by managing program communications, social media storytelling, and content creation across platforms like Notion, Slack, and Canvas. Additionally, the position helps archive student and faculty work to support ongoing promotion and maintain essential digital resources.