Remote Student Assistant, Admission Operations

The New School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The New School is looking for motivated students to provide general office support for the Admission Operations team. Responsibilities include processing incoming mail, consolidating records, and responding to inquiries. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor, with the ability to work independently.

The role is hybrid/remote, offering 10-20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $17. Students with Federal Work-study awards will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Energetic, personable, and team-oriented.
• Experience working independently with limited hands-on supervision.

Responsibilities

• Open, scan, and process incoming mail.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations team.
• Consolidate applicant and prospect records.
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries via email.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Working knowledge of Google Suite

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to take initiative

Job description

The New School is looking for motivated students to provide general office support for the Admission Operations team. Responsibilities include processing incoming mail, consolidating records, and responding to inquiries. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor, with the ability to work independently.

The role is hybrid/remote, offering 10-20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $17. Students with Federal Work-study awards will be preferred.