Student Assistant Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a proactive Student Data Assistant within the Student Success Strategies unit. You will help design and facilitate focus groups with students and staff, translating data into actionable insights that shape strategic initiatives for student success.

You will create high-quality presentation materials using PowerPoint and Canva, assist in literature reviews, and contribute to reports and presentations for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Full-time undergraduate student at The New School in a relevant field.
• Experience in analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Proficient in written analysis and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Familiar with PowerPoint and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, implementation, and facilitation of focus groups and brainstorming sessions involving students and staff.
• Translates nuanced quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable insight and collaborates with the Student Success team to develop recommendations for senior leadership.
• Assists in preparing written reports and presentation materials using PowerPoint and Canva.
• Adheres to the Student Data Privacy and Confidentiality Policy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PowerPoint

Canva

Public speaking

Data storytelling

Education

Undergraduate student at The New School

Job description

The Student Success Strategies unit within the Student Success Division seeks a proactive, deadline-oriented, and adaptable Student Data Assistant. Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Transfer and Non-Traditional Student Success, the successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver with experience in data storytelling and producing high-quality presentation materials tailored to diverse audiences. This role supports the Assistant Provost in conceptualizing and facilitating student, alumni, faculty, and staff focus groups, translating data into actionable insights, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to reports and presentations that shape strategic initiatives for student success.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, implementation, and facilitation of focus groups and brainstorming sessions involving students and staff.
• Translates nuanced quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable insight and collaborates with the Student Success team to develop recommendations for the Senior Associate Provost for Student Success Strategies, ensuring alignment with the institution’s vision for targeted student support.
• Assists in preparing written reports and presentation materials using tools such as PowerPoint and Canva.
• Adheres to the Student Data Privacy and Confidentiality Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full‑time student in an undergraduate degree program at The New School in a relevant field, with substantial academic training and demonstrated experience in analyzing data.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and presentation tools.
• Proficient in written analysis and confident in public presentations.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to work independently in fast‑paced, rapidly changing environments.

Work Mode

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.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 look forward to receiving your application!