MFA TD Student Assistant

The New School

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistant for the Transdisciplinary Design (TD) MFA program will provide critical support to both the program’s leadership and the Design Strategies operations team, ensuring the effective management of the TD Studio and Cave Space. Responsibilities include providing light IT and AV support, coordinating and communicating event logistics, managing the TD Studio space, and serving as a liaison among students, faculty, and administrative partners. The role also involves designing marketing and event materials, managing equipment and tracking orders, and supporting day-to-day studio operations to foster a collaborative and well-functioning environment. Successful candidates will bring strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to move ideas into action, along with excellent communication abilities across multiple levels of the organization.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing some AV and light IT
• Providing general administrative support to the Program Director and Program Administrator
• In collaboration with the Program Director and Program Administrator, coordinate multiple events throughout the academic year, including communication and logistics
• Design marketing materials and event-related materials
• Coordinate with the Program Administrator to order equipment and supplies for TD Studio and Cave Space
• This role provides general administrative and operational support to program leadership, including basic AV and IT tasks, and manages equipment and supply orders for specialized studio spaces.
• It drives event execution and promotion by collaborating with administrators on logistics, communications, and marketing material design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed