Student Assistant Specialist - J&D

The New School • Bovina, TX

2d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

J+D seeks a student worker to help implement a community engagement strategy aimed at building a strong internal community that supports students and alums. This position supports the chair and adviser in communication, with an emphasis on job and internship opportunities for students and recent graduates. The Journalism + Design Slack is the hub of the community of students, alums, faculty, and others. Responsibilities: This role supports the chair and adviser by managing communication channels, especially sharing job and internship opportunities with students and recent graduates. The position centers on maintaining the Journalism + Design Slack community, producing newsletters and social media content, and engaging with users across platforms while tracking and analyzing performance data. Candidates should be organized, collaborative, comfortable communicating publicly, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines and supporting an inclusive community. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must be able to work independently under the direction of J+D faculty.
• Candidates should be Comfortable with posting in public
• Enthusiastic about building community
• Committed to equity and inclusion
• Experienced with publishing and messaging tools (Slack)
• Willing to learn new publishing tools and try new things
• Organized and collaborative with organization systems
• Able to meet deadline and ask for help when needed
• Available approximately 10 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Serving as community assistant for online J+D Slack workspace
• Provide support for student, faculty, and alum users of the J+D Slack
• Track the Journalism + Design editorial calendar
• publish the Journalism + Design email newsletter
• Planning, producing, and publishing posts for Journalism + Design social media accounts
• Responding to replies and direct messages on Instagram and other platforms
• Experimenting with platforms where J+D has an underdeveloped presence
• Collecting and analyzing data generated by these efforts, and suggesting changes in strategy based on that data
• Attend a weekly check-in meeting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees