Student Assistant - Lang/Economics

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919. This on-campus Student Assistant role supports the department office with front desk coverage, copier upkeep, event setup, and campus errands, helping maintain smooth daily operations for staff and students in New York.

The position requires Federal Work Study eligibility and offers an hourly rate of $19. The successful candidate will be reliable, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision while keeping a welcoming

Qualifications

• Eligible for Federal Work Study (include letter).
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Comfortable with office equipment (copiers, scanners).
• Professional communication and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions.
• Able to assist events starting at 6pm (Mon/Wed/Thu).

Responsibilities

• Greet students, faculty, and visitors at the department front desk, providing courteous and professional assistance.
• Replenish paper and toner; maintain department copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Assist with department-sponsored events by setting up rooms, welcoming guests, and managing check-in sheets.
• Run campus errands, including posting flyers, delivering materials and supplies, and collecting departmental mail.
• Perform light administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily department operations.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Organized

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Event support

Office equipment

Education

Federal Work Study eligibility

Job description

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking 1 student to help with administrative tasks as described below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet students, faculty, and visitors at the department front desk, providing courteous and professional assistance.
• Replenish paper and toner maintain department copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Assist with department-sponsored events by setting up rooms, welcoming guests, and managing check-in sheets.
• Run campus errands, including posting flyers, delivering materials and supplies, and collecting departmental mail.
• Perform light administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily department operations, such as photocopying, scanning books for professors, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study- please provide letter
• Reliable, punctual, and organized
• Comfortable using standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, etc.)
• Professional communication and a collaborative attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions carefully
• Ability to help with events that start at 6pm (on either M, W or R).

WORK MODE:

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI
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Hourly Rate

$19 per hour

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.

Responsibilities:

Lang Economics is seeking a dependable, friendly, and organized Student Assistant to support the daily operations of the department office. The Student Assistant will greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the front desk, providing courteous and professional assistance while serving as the first point of contact for the department. Responsibilities include replenishing paper and toner and helping maintain department copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation, assisting with department-sponsored events by setting up rooms, welcoming guests, and managing check-in sheets, and running campus errands such as posting flyers, delivering materials and supplies, and collecting departmental mail. The Student Assistant will also perform light administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily office operations, including photocopying, scanning books and documents for faculty, filing, and completing other office tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, customer service-oriented, and able to work independently while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.

We look forward to receiving your application!