On-Campus Community Assistant — Housing & Design Support

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Hourly rate $17.00

Job summary

The New School in New York City seeks Community Assistants for the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 academic year to support the daily operation of residence hall offices. The role may involve graphic design, social media, and general office coverage, based on need.

The ideal candidate is a hardworking student with attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work well under pressure. Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with a 10–15 hour per week commitment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift packages weighing at least 20 pounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear communication skills: listening, verbal & written.
• Dexterity, efficiency, and self-motivation for handling mail and tasks.
• Good organizational skills, reliable and detail-oriented.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks neatly and legibly.

Responsibilities

• Staff the residential office during scheduled shifts and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Complete administrative tasks: paperwork, emails, voicemails, filing, coverage duties.
• Contact Hall Staff regarding emergencies as necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service to residence hall occupants.
• Conduct tours of the residence hall during your shift.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
• Perform general Residence Hall duties including lockouts, keycard encoding, and supporting dorm initiatives.

Skills

Lifting 20 lbs

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative tasks

Graphic design

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New School in New York City seeks Community Assistants for the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 academic year to support the daily operation of residence hall offices. The role may involve graphic design, social media, and general office coverage, based on need.

The ideal candidate is a hardworking student with attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work well under pressure. Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with a 10–15 hour per week commitment.