Parsons Scholars - Course Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Union job (SENS-UAW Local 7902)

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Parsons Scholars at The New School in New York City seeks Course Assistants for Unfathomable Futures and Space & Materiality courses. On-campus, Saturdays Aug 29, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026, with continued support in spring 2027.

Approximately 10 hours per week; students may also apply for a related Student Assistant Specialist role. Responsibilities include class attendance, photocopying, equipment demonstrations, exam proctoring, collecting assignments, uploading content, tracking participation, and

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate student.
• Federal Work Study eligible.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in art and design education.
• Interest in equity and access in art and design.

Responsibilities

• Attending class.
• Making photocopies.
• Demonstrating use of equipment.
• Proctoring exams.
• Collecting assignments.
• Assisting with classroom set-up.
• Uploading course content online.
• Tracking students’ participation online.
• Assisting students having difficulty with online environment.
• Grading of student work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in art and design education

Equity and access in art and design

Education

Undergraduate student (matriculated)

Job description

Parsons Scholars was founded in 1997 and provides NYC, financially eligible high school students with a 2.5 year art and design scholarship. We are seeking course assistants to support Parsons Scholars’ Unfathomable Futures and Space and Materiality courses. Courses will take place on Saturdays, beginning August 29, 2026 to December 12, 2026. These course assistants will carry on to support Parsons Scholars’ Drawing and Imaging, Integrative Studio I, and Integrative Seminar I courses in spring 2026 from January 23, 2027 to May 8, 2027. Students applying for this role should also apply to the Parsons Scholars Student Assistant Specialist role for a total estimated 10 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matriculated undergraduate student
• Federal Work Study eligible
• Organizational and communication skills
• Interest in art and design education
• Interest in equity and access in art and design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with high school students
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Mandarin

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.

Hourly Rate: $25.13

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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Responsibilities:

Parsons Scholars Course Assistants support teaching and learning outcomes through non-instructional activities for Parsons Scholars FY courses: Space & Materiality, Unfathomable Futures, Integrative Studio I, Integrative Studio II, and Drawing & Imaging.

Duties may include:

• attending class
• making photocopies
• demonstrating use of equipment
• proctoring exams
• collecting assignments
• assisting with classroom set-up
• uploading course content online
• tracking students’ participation online
• assisting students having difficulty with online environment
• grading of student work

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

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.