Student Affairs Assistant – Dean of Students Office

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School in New York, NY is seeking a Student Affairs Assistant to join the Dean of Students Office. You will support leadership initiatives, event logistics, research projects, and administrative operations within a collaborative student cohort.

You will work with professional staff and fellow student employees, assist with monthly office hours and student engagement events, and help with data collection, reception coverage, and project-based assignments, contributing to a welcoming

Qualifications

• Position requires a Federal Work-Study Award.
• Proficiency in Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with branding and style guides to create coherent collateral.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, promotion, and execution of monthly Dean of Students Office Hours and student engagement events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for the Faculty in Residence program and related initiatives.
• Assist with collecting data on various student affairs topics.
• Collaborate on short- and long-term special projects assigned by the Dean of Students Office.
• Occasional front-desk coverage and visitor greeting during staff breaks or high-volume periods.
• Staff events, team meetings, and office hours in person as required.

Skills

Can work with branding

Canva

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Tools

Canva

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Student Affairs Assistant will work as part of a high-impact student cohort supporting key leadership initiatives, event logistics, research projects, and administrative operations for the Dean of Students Office. The Student Affairs Assistant will have opportunities to collaborate with professional staff and fellow student employees, engage directly with the New School community, and contribute to programs and resources that promote a welcoming, inclusive, and connected campus experience. This role is ideal for a student interested in higher education, student affairs, and community engagement and is eager to develop professional skills while making a meaningful contribution to the student experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of monthly Dean of Students Office Hours and divisional student engagement events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for the Faculty in Residence (FIR) program and related initiatives.
• Assist with collecting data on various student affairs topics.
• Collaborate within a four-person student cohort on short- and long-term special projects assigned by the Dean of Students Office.
• Provide occasional reception coverage, front-desk customer service, and visitor greeting during staff lunch breaks, illness, or high-volume periods.
• Staff events, team meetings, and office hours in person as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This Position requires a Federal Work-Study Award.
• Proficiency in Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Can work with The New School’s branding and style guides to create a suite of coherent collateral across Student Success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in event coordination, student leadership, customer service, or administrative office support.
• Familiarity with research methods and basic project management toolsets.
• Demonstrated commitment to community building, inclusivity, and student engagement.

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.

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HOURLY RATE: $18-$19/ hr

Diversity Statement: 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.