Research Assistant - Book Research & Development, and Promotional Assistant

The New School; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Research Assistant to support Jessica Walker’s book promotion and develop research and production for a new graphic novel project, with event facilitation around children’s book publishing.

The role includes bi-weekly meetings with faculty, gathering sources, organizing a shared repository, citing works, and assisting with promotion and social media.

The position is hybrid, splitting time on campus and remotely; hourly rate $31.37; union covered.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting research for visual and/or narrative projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with novels and graphic novels for young adults.
• Experience with creating social media content for creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet bi-weekly with faculty to develop research plan.
• Identify primary and secondary resources informing project content.
• Assemble findings into a shared repository (e.g., Google Drive, Miro).
• Document all works cited for resources.
• Support promotion and launch events for the November 2025 project.
• Support the social media strategy plan.

Skills

Research methods

Independent work

YA novels familiarity

Social media content creation

Job description

The Research Assistant will work with Jessica Walker to support ongoing promotion of her recently released book as well as develop research and production for a new graphic novel project and support with event facilitation around the theme of children’s book publishing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet bi-weekly with faculty to develop research plan
• Identify primary and secondary resources that can inform the project’s written and visual content
• Assemble research findings into a shared repository which may include Google Drive and Miro
• Document all works cited for written and visual resources
• Support with promotion and launch events for project being released in November 2025
• Support with social media strategic plan

Qualifications - Education, Experience, and Skills

• Experience conducting research for visual and/or narrative projects
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with novels and graphic novels for young adults
• Experience with creating social media content for creative projects

WORK MODE: Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.

#LI-DNI Hourly Rate: $31.37/hour

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

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.

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.