Student Leadership & Events Operations Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School seeks a proactive Leadership & Centers Student Assistant to staff the front desk, triage visitors, answer questions, and provide professional customer service. You will manage bookings, equipment requests, and supply inventory, while supporting printing and technology services for events.

You will assist with event logistics, space setup, check-ins, and campus engagement, collaborating across student, staff, and community groups.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Google Suite applications (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Forms).
• Federal Work-Study Award is required.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve, multi-task, and collaborate in a team.
• Role involves walking/moving stairs and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk and provide professional customer service.
• Triaging visitors, answering questions, and directing to resources.
• Maintain bookings, equipment requests, and shift logs for transparency.

Skills

Google Workspace

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets)

Job description

The New School seeks a proactive Leadership & Centers Student Assistant to staff the front desk, triage visitors, answer questions, and provide professional customer service. You will manage bookings, equipment requests, and supply inventory, while supporting printing and technology services for events.

You will assist with event logistics, space setup, check-ins, and campus engagement, collaborating across student, staff, and community groups.