On-Campus Student Office Assistant (FWS) - Front Desk & Admin

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Office Assistant for the Student Success Hub on campus in New York City. The role offers front-desk support, information provision, mail duties, and basic data entry to help students navigate campus resources.

As a Federal Work Study student, you will greet visitors, coordinate with staff, and assist with ad hoc projects while balancing coursework. This on-campus position emphasizes customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a New School student who qualifies for Federal Work Study.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to our diverse community.
• Ability to work a minimum of 7 hours per week during 9–5, Monday through Friday.
• On-campus work required due to the nature of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors who enter the office space and assist them with the check in process
• Notify appropriate staff member of guest arrival
• Provide general information to students and other visitors of Student Success areas
• Assist with picking up and dropping off mail and packages from mailroom
• Support with administrative tasks like printing, photocopying, and data entry
• Assist with inventory of office supplies
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by Director of Operations and Manager of Operations

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

The New School is seeking a Student Office Assistant for the Student Success Hub on campus in New York City. The role offers front-desk support, information provision, mail duties, and basic data entry to help students navigate campus resources.

As a Federal Work Study student, you will greet visitors, coordinate with staff, and assist with ad hoc projects while balancing coursework. This on-campus position emphasizes customer service and organizational skills.