International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) assists international students and scholars to maintain their immigration records and also holds events for international students. We are currently seeking 1 Student Assistant of Communication and Engagement to assist with the operations of our office.

This position is for 34 weeks and runs for the duration of the Academic Year - (start of the Fall semester until end of Spring semester)

Student Assistant will not work during summer break, winter session, and spring break. 

The Student Assistant for Engagement will work closely with the ISSS Director to coordinate communication and engagement efforts of the international student community at The New School.  This would include coordinating social media, Newsletter, event planning and coordinating, developing signage, and moderating webinars. 

Responsibilities:

• ISSS Drop-in Advising moderating 

• Coordinating social media

  • Instagram posting

  • Brevo Newsletters

  • WhatsApp

• Assist with coordinating and setup of ISSS events

• Marketing ISSS events on Narwhal Nation and social media platforms

• Monitor ISSS events email inbox 

• Generally assisting with other office tasks and special projects as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be available to moderate virtual drop-in advising hours

  • Tuesday and Thursday 1:55 - 4:05

• Familiar and comfortable with social media platforms

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability to develop good virtual and graphic designs 

• Friendly and positive attitude

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to cultural differences and working in diverse populations

• Must have completed at least 1 semester at The New School

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understand of international student processes at The New School

• Experience living or traveling abroad

• Flexible work schedule

Position Hours: 10 hours per week

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Mode:

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI

Application:

All applicants are required to submit an application online with submission of a cover letter and resume. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are available to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:55 to 4:05pm EST weekly as part of your scheduled hours, if hired in this position.

Additional Information:

Please be sure to include the hours you are able to work.  This position must be able to cover virtual drop-in hours Tues, Thur 2pm - 4pm = 4 hours. The remaining 6 hours can be scheduled based on the Assistant’s availability during ISSS business hours of Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. For questions, please contact [email protected].

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:

ISSS Drop-in Advising moderating, Coordinating social media, Instagram posting, Brevo Newsletters, WhatsApp, Assist with coordinating and setup of ISSS events, Marketing ISSS events on Narwhal Nation and social media platforms, Monitor ISSS events email inbox, Generally assisting with other office tasks and special projects as necessary