The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The Dean’s Office at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the Adult Bachelor’s Program, and The New School for Social Research seeks a Student Assistant Specialist to manage academic content at our college websites. RESPONSIBILITIES Research and update course samplings Manage departmental faculty pages Audit posted edits Cross-check that curricular requirements for academic offerings are consistent in all channels Check in weekly with a supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Matriculated New School student Applicants must have a Federal Work-Study (FWA) award since this position is paid for with Federal Work-Study funds. Organized and able to manage projects on one’s own Patient and able to focus; Attentive to details Ability to communicate in a professional manner with faculty and staff Able to work 5 hours per week PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with a content management system is a plus but not necessary. The person in this position will be trained on our cms platform. WORK MODE Hybrid - 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. #LI-DNI Hourly Rate: $18/hr 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: This Student Assistant Specialist manages academic content at our websites (Eugene Lang College, the Adult Bachelor’s Program, and The New School for Social Research). This work entails researching and updating course samplings, editing departmental faculty pages, and cross-checking curricular requirements for accuracy. If they complete their work in less than five hours in any given week and wish to work more to make up the difference, they will have the option to provide additional administrative support. The person in this position works independently for the most part although a supervisor will review much of their work before it is posted. They report to the Associate Director of Academic Communication. We look forward to receiving your application! Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world. You can view our list of open positions on this site to apply, or visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more about working at The New School. 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. If you are a current New School employee interested in applying for an open position, please log in to MyDay and access the Jobs Hub through the global menu or by using the search bar. If you have questions about submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at hrcareers@newschool.edu. You can also view the Guru Card for written instructions. Please note that you can review the status of your submitted job applications in the Jobs Hub on MyDay. If you are a current TNS student with a MyDay profile or have previously worked as a TNS Student Worker, please visit the MyDay Jobs Hub to access available positions. If you are unsure whether you have a MyDay profile, please have your supervisor connect with their Student HR Partner for guidance.