Student Assistant, Newsletter

newschool; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School's Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and The New School for Social Research seeks a student assistant to support Dean's Office communications through the weekly Nerdy Lang Newsletter. You will report to the Dean's Office and help keep Lang and NSSR communities informed with timely, well-sourced content.

Responsibilities include drafting on a set schedule, sourcing items from Lang/NSSR feeds and press clips, updating distribution lists in Listrak and Gmail, and

Qualifications

• Matriculated New School student.
• Federal Work-Study Award letter required.
• Quick learner of new platforms and tools.
• Available up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Draft the weekly newsletter on a consistent schedule.
• Source newsworthy items from Lang and NSSR News & Spotlight form and TNS press clips.
• Update email distribution lists in Listrak and Gmail platforms.
• Document weekly communications open rates on a tracking calendar.
• Complete other related communications tasks as needed.

Skills

Quick learner

Platform proficiency

Time management

Education

Matriculated New School student

Tools

Listrak

Gmail

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Job description

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and The New School for Social Research is seeking a student assistant to support Dean's Office communications through the weekly Nerdy Lang Newsletter. The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and will play a key role in keeping the Lang and NSSR community informed through consistent, well-sourced newsletter content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft the weekly newsletter on a consistent schedule.
• Source newsworthy items from the Lang and NSSR News & Spotlight form and TNS press clips.
• Update email distribution lists in Listrak and Gmail platforms.
• Document weekly communications open rates on a tracking calendar.
• Complete other related communications tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matriculated New School student.
• Federal Work-Study Award letter required.
• Quick learner of new platforms and tools.
• Available up to 10 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• First-year student interested in cultivating their skillset over four years.
• Some administrative experience.
• Some editorial/proofreading experience.
• Technology-savvy; familiar with Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

WORK MODE

Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice . Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate

$17/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.

Responsibilities

This position supports the Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College and The New School for Social Research by producing the weekly Nerdy Lang Newsletter, from sourcing content to managing email distribution lists and tracking engagement. The student assistant will work closely with the Dean's Office team to keep the community informed with timely, well-organized content. This role offers hands-on experience in editorial and email communications within a university setting.