OCSE Student Assistant - Content Creator (Admission Communications)

OCSE Student Assistant - Content Creator (Admission Communications)

The New School is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, creative individual 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.

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:

• Meet all content deadlines, attend all content team meetings, and represent Admission Communications at in-person and online events
• Check in daily with Content Managers and Welcome Center professional administrators on our Slack workspace
• Be comfortable in front of the camera
• Create dynamic, authentic, approachable multi-media content for our communications platforms that provides an honest view and personal insight into student life
• Learn and understand our different audiences and platforms, including prospective students, applicants, parents/families, Instagram, ZeeMee, and CampusESP
• Enjoy connecting with and assisting our audiences, answering questions about student life and admission processes, and providing support
• Enjoy collaborating with professional staff and other student team members
• Contribute to a friendly, fun working environment
• 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
• Be a positive, dependable, responsible resource for our team
• Complete other content creation and duties as assigned
• Manage their own time
• Commit to working 5-8 hours per week
• 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

Our Instagram account is where prospective students, applicants, and admitted students can:

• Get a glimpse into the daily work of the Welcome Center and Admission
• Be introduced to our staff working behind the scenes to help them navigate the Admission process
• Be reminded of important dates and deadlines
• Get tips on navigating the city
• See what our student employees are working on in and out of class

Our CampusESP platform is where parents, families, and supporters of prospective students, applicants, and admitted students can:

• Read blog posts written by student content creators, admission counselors, Student Success staff, and CampusESP partners
• Receive a weekly newsletter digest of blog posts and events
• Receive one-time announcements delivered directly to their email accounts
• Be reminded of important dates and deadlines
• Get a fuller understanding of the admission process and what their student can expect at The New School

Our ZeeMee app is where prospective and admitted students can:

• Build community before arriving on campus
• Find roommates
• Connect with each other, Content Creators, and New School staff
• Rely on Content Creators and New School staff as resources
• Interact with members, moderators, and admins through posts and chats
• Ask questions via posts, comments, and/or direct messages
• Receive important information about enrollment requirements and deadlines
• Learn about current New School news and Admission events

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program at The New School. Additional qualifications include:

• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for social network sites, social media tools, and associated apps and technology
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong video editing skills with desire to learn and troubleshoot challenges
• Impeccable attention to detail and aesthetics
• Sound judgment
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communicator
• Highly organized--enjoys organization
• Self-motivated
• Enjoys assisting others and providing support
• Able to focus without being distracted by cell phones, personal social media, and competing responsibilities
• Familiarity with Instagram, Zeemee, and CampusESP
• Familiarity with Google applications including Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Slides
• Extensive experience with Canva video, photo, and design capabilities

Hourly Rate: $17 per hour

Work Mode: 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.

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.

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Work Sample. Applications without work samples will not be considered.