Student Design Ops Assistant: Events, Admin & Graphics

The New School

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 28,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The New School is seeking a Design Strategies Operations Office Student Assistant to provide administrative and operational support on campus in New York. You will organize digital files, manage inboxes, assist with event logistics, and create communications while maintaining internal systems.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with staff, faculty, and students. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, and design tools is preferred; on-campus hours

Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a student at The New School.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and the capacity to think strategically and to effectively move ideas forward into implementation.
Ability to communicate effectively on multiple levels across the organization.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
Familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist with general administrative tasks such as scheduling, file organization, and document preparation.
Monitor and respond to inquiries in the Design Strategies Operations Office shared inbox, escalating issues as needed.
Help coordinate logistics for internal meetings and school-wide events, including room reservations, materials preparation, and day-of assistance.
Update spreadsheets, contact lists, and internal records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Maintain and organize shared drives and folders, ensuring clear structure and easy navigation for the team.
Track office supplies and help order and restock as needed.
Support special projects and initiatives within the Operations Office, including research, scheduling, and communications tasks.
Work collaboratively with staff and faculty, providing responsive, courteous support and clear communication on assigned tasks.
Design graphics and posters for events.
Update related websites and organize pages with current events.