Remote Student Admissions Operations Assistant

The New School; Lowell (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 24,356,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking an Admission Operations Student Assistant to support the Operations team with general office tasks. Responsibilities include handling mail, maintaining applicant records, and responding to student inquiries via email.

This role offers a hybrid/remote schedule with occasional on-campus presence and requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently within a team.

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

Professional demeanor

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Work ethic

Independent work

Initiative

Flexible

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New School is seeking an Admission Operations Student Assistant to support the Operations team with general office tasks. Responsibilities include handling mail, maintaining applicant records, and responding to student inquiries via email.

This role offers a hybrid/remote schedule with occasional on-campus presence and requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently within a team.