Parsons Scholars - Student Assistant Specialist

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School's Parsons Scholars program seeks student workers to mentor NYC high school participants and provide administrative and design support, with a focus on equity and access in art and design education. Programming runs on Saturdays from 8:40 AM–5:40 PM, with weekday support. Fall 2026 runs Aug 22–Dec 12, and spring runs Jan 16–May 29.

The position is on-campus with a $21.00 hourly rate. Candidates should be undergraduate students eligible for Federal Work Study, with strong

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate student.
• Federal Work Study eligible.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Design tools: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Interest in art and design education and equity/access.

Responsibilities

• Mentor high school participants and support Youth Advocates for Saturday cohorts.
• Document programming with photos and written posts; assist with material organization.
• Help maintain inventory and restock supplies; design digital and print recruitment materials.

Skills

Organizational

Communication

Interest in art and design education

Interest in equity and access in art &

Education

Matriculated undergraduate student

Federal Work Study eligible

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

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 student workers to support Parsons Scholars’ programming, focusing on mentorship for high school participants, as well as administrative and design support.

Programming primarily runs on Saturdays from 8:40 AM - 5:40 PM, as well as offering weekday support for scholars. The fall semester will run from August 22, 2026 to December 12, 2026. The spring semester will run from January 16, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Students applying for this role should also apply to the Parsons Scholars Course Assistant role for a total estimated 10 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matriculated undergraduate student
• Federal Work Study eligible
• Organizational and communication skills
• Design skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Interest in art and design education
• Interest in equity and access in art and design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with high school students
• Bilingual in English and either Spanish 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. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $21.00

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.

Responsibilities

Parsons Scholars Mentors will support Youth Advocates for Saturday cohort sessions with material organization, preparation, and facilitation, provide one-on-one mentorship with high school students, document programming through photographs and written blog posts. They will also be expected to help organize and maintain inventory room, including restocking supplies as well as designing digital and print material for recruitment, public events, and the annual lookbook.

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.

If you have questions about submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].