Student Assistant, Social Media (Federal Work Study)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a student assistant to support Dean's Office communications across social media platforms. The role reports to the Dean's Office and contributes to maintaining a consistent, engaging social media presence for the college.

Hybrid work mode; 10 hours per week; hourly rate of $18 per hour. Equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce and inclusive hiring practices.

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

• Manage a communications posting calendar for social media content.
• Schedule posts through Sprout and publish natively on Lang platforms.
• Respond to comments and messages in a timely, professional manner.
• Pull social media benchmark reports to track engagement and performance.
• Complete other related communications tasks as needed.

Skills

Social media

Editing

Communication

Time management

Education

Matriculated New School student

Tools

Sprout Social

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 across social media platforms, including Instagram, Meta, X, and TikTok. The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and will play a key role in maintaining a consistent, engaging social media presence for the college.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a communications posting calendar to keep social media content organized and on schedule.
• Schedule social media posts through the multi-platform publisher Sprout.
• Post natively on all Lang social media platforms, including posts, stories, and videos/reels.
• Respond to comments and direct messages across social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.
• Pull social media benchmark reports to track engagement and performance.
• 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.
• Administrative experience.
• Editorial/proofreading experience.
• Technology-savvy; familiar with Instagram, Meta, X, and TikTok.

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. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $18/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 managing day-to-day social media communications, including content scheduling, native posting, community engagement, and performance reporting. The student assistant will work closely with the Dean's Office team to maintain a consistent and engaging social media presence across platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in social media management and digital communications within a university setting.

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.

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.