OCSE Student Assistant Specialist - ISSS Student Assistant of Communication and Engagement

The New School; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School invites applications for a Student Assistant of Communication and Engagement within the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The role supports social media, newsletters, events, and engagement outreach for the international student community.

Work is on-campus, 10 hours per week during the academic year (34 weeks). Salary ranges from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, with a flexible schedule to coordinate with the ISSS Director and events calendar.

Qualifications

• Must be available to moderate virtual drop-in hours Tue/Thu 1:55–4:05.
• Familiar and comfortable with social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop good virtual and graphic designs.
• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Must have completed at least 1 semester at The New School.

Responsibilities

• ISSS Drop-in Advising moderating
• Coordinating social media Instagram postings
• Brevo Newsletters
• WhatsApp
• Assist with coordinating and setup of ISSS events
• Marketing ISSS events on Narwhal Nation and social media platforms
• Monitor ISSS events email inbox
• General office tasks and special projects as necessary

Skills

Social media management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Graphic design basics

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Completed at least 1 semester at The New School

Tools

Instagram

WhatsApp

Brevo Newsletter

Job description

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) assists international students and scholars to maintain their immigration records and also holds events for international students. We are currently seeking 1 Student Assistant of Communication and Engagement to assist with the operations of our office.

This position is for 34 weeks and runs for the duration of the Academic Year - (start of the Fall semester until end of Spring semester) Student Assistant will not work during summer break, winter session, and spring break. The Student Assistant for Engagement will work closely with the ISSS Director to coordinate communication and engagement efforts of the international student community at The New School. This would include coordinating social media, Newsletter, event planning and coordinating, developing signage, and moderating webinars.

Responsibilities

• ISSS Drop-in Advising moderating
• Coordinating social media Instagram posting
• Brevo Newsletters
• WhatsApp
• Assist with coordinating and setup of ISSS events
• Marketing ISSS events on Narwhal Nation and social media platforms
• Monitor ISSS events email inbox
• Generally assisting with other office tasks and special projects as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be available to moderate virtual drop-in advising hours Tuesday and Thursday 1:55 - 4:05
• Familiar and comfortable with social media platforms
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to develop good virtual and graphic designs
• Friendly and positive attitude
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to cultural differences and working in diverse populations
• Must have completed at least 1 semester at The New School

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand of international student processes at The New School
• Experience living or traveling abroad
• Flexible work schedule

Position Hours: 10 hours per week

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Mode: On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Additional Information

Additional Information: Please be sure to include the hours you are able to work. This position must be able to cover virtual drop-in hours Tues, Thur 2pm - 4pm = 4 hours. The remaining 6 hours can be scheduled based on the Assistant’s availability during ISSS business hours of Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.

For questions, please contact [e-mail].

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.

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.