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The New School

FWS Student Assistant - Content Creator (Admission Communications)

LocationL - 2 West 13th Street
Work modehybrid
Typepart-time
DepartmentAdmission Communications
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
About the role
The New School is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, creative individual with a Federal Work Study Award to join our Admission Communications team as a Content Creator. This position is hybrid, with required on-campus content creation, weekly in-person office time, mandatory staff meetings, and mandatory event coverage. This position is an important, integral part of Admission Communications and Welcome Center work, and essential to the success of Enrollment Management’s mission. Our Content Team members connect with and create content for prospective students, applicants, parents, and families on Instagram, ZeeMee, CampusESP, and other communications platforms. They also engage with our audiences at in-person and online events. Importantly, individual Content Creators work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive, enjoyable work environment.
Applications without work samples will not be considered. Click the “Add” button on the “Websites” part of the “My Experience” section of the application to share a link to work samples in a portfolio of your relevant work. Your work sample portfolio can include website or email design, social media strategy and design, graphic design, media editing, and/or writing samples. Your portfolio can be a website, or a collection of work on a Google Doc or Google Slides.
Hiring process
Candidates considered for this role will be asked to complete a creative assessment/video editing exercise. Finalists may be asked to provide references who can evaluate qualifications and overall fit for the position. Candidates will be contacted at their New School email addresses after a review of all applications submitted for the position.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
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Meet all content deadlines, attend all content team meetings, and represent Admission Communications at in-person and online events
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Check in daily with Content Managers and Welcome Center professional administrators on our Slack workspace
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Be comfortable in front of the camera
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Create dynamic, authentic, approachable multi-media content for our communications platforms that provides an honest view and personal insight into student life
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Learn and understand our different audiences and platforms, including prospective students, applicants, parents/families, Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusESP
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Enjoy connecting with and assisting our audiences, answering questions about student life and admission processes, and providing support
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Enjoy collaborating with professional staff and other student team members
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Contribute to a friendly, fun working environment
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Understand this is a position within a team where all team members are responsible to each other and rely on each other in different ways
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Be a positive, dependable, responsible resource for our team
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Complete other content creation and duties as assigned
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Manage their own time
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Commit to working 5-8 hours per week
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Understand this is job position is an important, integral part of Admission Communications and Welcome Center work, and essential to the success of Enrollment Management’s mission
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program at The New School.
Additional qualifications include:
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Federal Work Study Award
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Familiarity with and enthusiasm for social network sites, social media tools, and associated apps and technology
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Excellent writing and editing skills
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Strong video editing skills with desire to learn and troubleshoot challenges
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Impeccable attention to detail and aesthetics
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Sound judgment
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Positive attitude
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Excellent communicator
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Highly organized–enjoys organization
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Self-motivated
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Enjoys assisting others and providing support
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Able to focus without being distracted by cell phones, personal social media, and competing responsibilities
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Familiarity with Instagram, Zeemee, and CampusESP
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Familiarity with Google applications including Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Slides
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Extensive experience with Canva video, photo, and design capabilities
Hourly Rate:
$17 per hour
Work Mode:
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Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-DNI
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Please upload all Required Applicant Documents to be considered:
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Resume/CV
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Cover Letter
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​Work Sample
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Federal Work Study Award
Legal
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.
Please upload your Work Sample and Federal Work Study Award letter if you have one to the “Cover Letter and Resume/CV” part of the “My Experience” section of the application.
Responsibilities:
Our Content Team members connect with and create content for prospective students, applicants, parents, and families on Instagram, ZeeMee, CampusESP, and other communications platforms. They also engage with our audiences at in-person and online events. Importantly, individual Content Creators work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive, enjoyable work environment.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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