Remote Admissions Operations Assistant

The New School; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$17/hour

Job summary

The New School is seeking a part-time Admission Operations Student Assistant to support the Office of Admission Operations. You will open, scan, and process mail, respond to student inquiries, and maintain applicant records in our CRM.

This role is hybrid/remote with occasional on-campus presence. The position offers an $17 hourly rate for 10–20 hours per week and requires strong organization, confidentiality, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Energetic, personable and team-oriented.
• Strong work ethic; Ability to take direction and follow through on jobs until completion.
• Experience working independently with limited hands-on supervision.
• Ability to take the initiative and remain flexible.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records.
• Perform duplicate checks for applicant records in our CRM.
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email.
• Maintain current knowledge of admission and student services areas.
• Assist in admission-related mailings.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational

Teamwork

Work ethic

Independent work

Initiative

Google & MS Office

Job description

The New School is seeking a part-time Admission Operations Student Assistant to support the Office of Admission Operations. You will open, scan, and process mail, respond to student inquiries, and maintain applicant records in our CRM.

This role is hybrid/remote with occasional on-campus presence. The position offers an $17 hourly rate for 10–20 hours per week and requires strong organization, confidentiality, and proactive communication.