Student Assistant, Communication and Events

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Communications and Events Student Assistant Specialist to support the Associate Director of Communications and Events within the Executive Dean's Office. This role helps raise the visibility of the college's programs, faculty, students, alumni, centers, labs, and institutes through event staffing and Splash event page development.

The successful candidate reports to the Associate Director of Communications and Events and will assist with event planning, build Splash

Qualifications

• Current matriculated student at The New School.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in, or basic understanding of, communications principles and practices.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong research skills.
• Proficiency with Mailchimp, Canva, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning and provide on-site event staffing support.
• Build Splash event registration pages for programs across the college and schedule associated confirmation and reminder emails.
• Review Splash pages for grammatical accuracy, correct formatting, properly hyperlinked links and bios, and complete event details.
• Manage newsletter subscriber lists in Mailchimp, updating existing contacts and maintaining the organization spreadsheet. Archive newsletters and maintain up-to-date archive records.
• Monitor Google Alerts and press mentions relevant to the college's programs, faculty, and initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with the Associate Director of Communications and Events via email and Slack, providing weekly updates on task progress. Track key communications metrics, such as newsletter open rates, social media engagement, and event attendance, as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Independent and collaborative work

Research skills

Education

Current matriculated student at The New School

Tools

Mailchimp

Canva

Google Workspace

Social media platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)

Job description

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and The New School for Social Research — which includes all undergraduate and graduate programs — is seeking a Communications and Events Student Assistant Specialist to support the Associate Director of Communications and Events within the Executive Dean's Office.

This role helps raise the visibility of the college's academic programs, faculty, students, alumni, centers, labs, and institutes through event staffing and Splash event page development.

The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director of Communications and Events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning and provide on-site event staffing support.
• Build Splash event registration pages for programs across the college and schedule associated confirmation and reminder emails.
• Review and approve Splash pages for grammatical accuracy, correct formatting, properly hyperlinked links and bios, and complete event details.
• Manage newsletter subscriber lists in Mailchimp, updating existing contacts and maintaining the organization spreadsheet. Archive newsletters and maintain up-to-date archive records.
• Monitor Google Alerts and press mentions relevant to the college's programs, faculty, and initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with the Associate Director of Communications and Events via email and Slack, providing weekly updates on task progress. Track key communications metrics, such as newsletter open rates, social media engagement, and event attendance, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current matriculated student at The New School.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in, or basic understanding of, communications principles and practices.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong research skills.
• Proficiency with technical platforms such as Mailchimp, Canva, Google Workspace, and social media platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate student.
• Previous communications experience.
• Previous experience with website management systems.
• Familiarity with project management software platforms.
• Event planning experience.

Work Mode

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

#LI-DNI Hourly Rate: $18 - 21/hr

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.

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.