Student Programs Operations & Communications Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School seeks a Student Assistant Specialist to support the MS in Strategic Design and Management with administrative, communications, and event tasks. This on-campus role suits a motivated, detail-oriented student who cares about design, business innovation, and collaborative leadership.

You will assist program leadership, help plan and promote events, manage communications and materials, maintain platforms like Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, and Notion, and help archive work for

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) 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 the Program Director and Program Administrator with general administrative tasks
• Support the planning, promotion, and execution of program events (lectures, panels, workshops, intensives)
• Manage program communications, including email newsletters, announcements, and student outreach
• Maintain and update program materials and platforms (Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, Notion, etc.)
• Help gather and organize documentation of student and faculty work for archives and promotion
• Assist with social media content, graphic design, and storytelling related to the program's activities and values
• Attend program meetings and take detailed notes as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Strategic thinking

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Notion

Slack

Canvas

Job description

The New School seeks a Student Assistant Specialist to support the MS in Strategic Design and Management with administrative, communications, and event tasks. This on-campus role suits a motivated, detail-oriented student who cares about design, business innovation, and collaborative leadership.

You will assist program leadership, help plan and promote events, manage communications and materials, maintain platforms like Google Drive, Canvas, Slack, and Notion, and help archive work for