Student Assistant - Lang/Economics

The New School•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking 1 student to help with administrative tasks as described below. Lang Economics is seeking a dependable, friendly, and organized Student Assistant to support the daily operations of the department office. The Student Assistant will greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the front desk, providing courteous and professional assistance while serving as the first point of contact for the department. Responsibilities include replenishing paper and toner and helping maintain department copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation, assisting with department-sponsored events by setting up rooms, welcoming guests, and managing check-in sheets, and running campus errands such as posting flyers, delivering materials and supplies, and collecting departmental mail. The Student Assistant will also perform light administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily office operations, including photocopying, scanning books and documents for faculty, filing, and completing other office tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, customer service-oriented, and able to work independently while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.

Requirements

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study- please provide letter
Reliable, punctual, and organized
Comfortable using standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, etc.)
Professional communication and a collaborative attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions carefully
Ability to help with events that start at 6pm (on either M, W or R).

Nice To Haves

Customer service-oriented
Able to work independently

Responsibilities

Greet students, faculty, and visitors at the department front desk, providing courteous and professional assistance.
Replenish paper and toner maintain department copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Assist with department-sponsored events by setting up rooms, welcoming guests, and managing check-in sheets.
Run campus errands, including posting flyers, delivering materials and supplies, and collecting departmental mail.
Perform light administrative and clerical duties as needed to support daily department operations, such as photocopying, scanning books for professors, etc.