Senior Student Assistant & Welcome Center Lead

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School in New York, NY seeks a Senior Student Assistant Specialist for the Welcome Center. You will welcome prospective students and families, lead in-person campus tours, and support virtual recruitment programs. You will also help with staff onboarding, scheduling, and visitor communications.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, reliability, and the ability to balance public-facing duties with administrative tasks in a hybrid on-campus/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled The New School graduate student.
• Previous administrative or office experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable speaking to and engaging with individuals and groups.
• Ability to provide accurate information in a warm, professional manner.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Independent and collaborative work approach.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting fellow student employees.
• Familiarity with The New School's programs and resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable representative of The New School.
• Lead in-person campus tours and support recruitment programs and events.
• Provide operational and peer leadership within the Welcome Center.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and scheduling of student staff.
• Coordinate visitor communications, materials, and data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled graduate student at The New School

Job description

The New School in New York, NY seeks a Senior Student Assistant Specialist for the Welcome Center. You will welcome prospective students and families, lead in-person campus tours, and support virtual recruitment programs. You will also help with staff onboarding, scheduling, and visitor communications.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, reliability, and the ability to balance public-facing duties with administrative tasks in a hybrid on-campus/remote schedule.