Eugene Lang College Dean’s Office - Curriculum Graduate Student Assistant

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking a student employee to support administrative tasks in the Eugene Lang College Dean’s Office.This position is for a Graduate Student Assistant to provide administrative support for the College’s academic, curricular, and assessment initiatives. This position requires the ability to collect and analyze data on course-related information such as enrollments, attributes, meeting patterns, and other features of curriculum delivery and demands a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail. The graduate assistant must have exceptional written and oral communication skills and demonstrated proficiency with Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) and Microsoft Excel. The position is for 10 hours per week, either remote and in person, and reports to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs. Duties vary based on College needs and the schedule is flexible. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, transform, and analyze course data using Microsoft Excel and Google Suite

• Research and prepare materials in support of curricular projects

• Compile and summarize data related to Lang academic projects

• Proofread all curriculum-related materials, including course descriptions; crosscheck curriculum-related materials with website and university course catalog information

• Monitor tagging of Lang courses with Shared Capacities and track course offerings across semesters and the academic year

• Track progress of curricular initiatives through Lang governance and Provost Office structures 

• Assist with management of academic program assessment data

• Assist as special projects arise

• Some occasional on-site event support may be required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Interest in behind-the-scenes academic affairs work at the college level and appreciation for impact of efficient academic operations on student success

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent editing and organizational skills; must be able to manage multiple documents and streams of information from varying sources and in varying formats 

• Excellent analytical skills

• Superb attention to detail

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Detail-oriented and organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines

• Self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision

• Professional and upbeat attitude; good sense of humor

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. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $19/hour, 10 hours per week

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.

Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to collect and analyze data on course-related information such as enrollments, attributes, meeting patterns, and other features of curriculum delivery and demands a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Other examples of the scope of work include compiling and summarizing data related to Lang academic projects. Assisting with special projects and some occasional on-site event support may be required.