Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in various shops within the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq.ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open work spaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines, and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The student assistant should be a personable, proactive, detail oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed.
Duties
for each space vary slightly, but entail assisting students and faculty with the checkout of tools/equipment and/or monitoring making spaces and keeping the facilities clean and orderly.
Responsibilities
Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with the supervisor. Monitor patrons entering and exiting the shop space and be ready and available to assist them. Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding department services, policies, and procedures Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and answering phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests. Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance. Perform tasks to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery. Perform regular upkeep of shops and spaces to maintain organization and cleanliness. Complete special projects as assigned. Participate in training sessions and staff meetings Minimum
Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor and communicate clearly with Making Center users Adaptable and consistent when notifying the supervisor of schedule changes Attention to detail Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds Ability to work without close supervision or alone Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.) Physical ability to lift items Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends 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 that is not feasible, or not in the organization's best interest, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI Salary: $17.00 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
Duties
entail assisting students and faculty with the checkout of tools/equipment and/or monitoring making spaces and keeping the facilities clean and orderly. 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.