OCSE Student Assistant - Admission Operations

The New School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The New School is looking for motivated students to provide general office support for the Admission Operations team. Responsibilities include processing incoming mail, consolidating records, and responding to inquiries. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor, with the ability to work independently.

The role is hybrid/remote, offering 10-20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $17. Students with Federal Work-study awards will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Energetic, personable, and team-oriented.
• Experience working independently with limited hands-on supervision.

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records.
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Working knowledge of Google Suite

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to take initiative

Job description

Overview

The Admission Operations office seeks motivated students to provide general office support, assisting with a range of administrative tasks to support the Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records
• Perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email
• Maintain current knowledge of admission and student services areas
• Assist in admission-related mailings
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Energetic, personable and team‑oriented
• Strong work ethic; ability to take direction and follow through on jobs until completion
• Experience working independently with limited hands‑on supervision
• Ability to take initiative and remain flexible
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Preference will be given to students with Federal Work‑study awards

Compensation and Work Details

Hourly Rate: $17

Hours: 10–20 hours per week

Work Mode: Hybrid/Remote – employees hired for this position primarily work remotely, with occasional on‑campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees are expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary to best fulfil their responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The New School is an equal‑opportunity employer and does 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.