Student Assistant, Social Media (Federal Work Study)

Newschool Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

B - 65 West 11th Street Part-time Junior Social Media

Entry-level Social Media role at Newschool. B - 65 West 11th Street · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Keep the communications calendar organized and posts on schedule
Use Sprout to schedule content across social channels
Publish posts, stories, and reels directly on Lang accounts
Handle comments and direct messages promptly and professionally
Prepare benchmark reports on social engagement and results

What you bring

Current New School enrollment and a Federal Work-Study award
Ability to learn unfamiliar platforms and tools quickly
Availability for up to ten hours each week
Familiarity with Instagram, Meta, X, and TikTok
Administrative or editorial experience is a plus

Who this fits

This role suits a New School student who wants practical social media and digital communications experience in a university setting. You’ll work primarily remotely, with occasional on-campus attendance required when given advance notice. The position is part-time and limited to up to ten hours per week.

From the employer

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and The New School for Social Research is seeking a student assistant to support Dean's Office communications across social media platforms, including Instagram, Meta, X, and TikTok. The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and will play a key role in maintaining a consistent, engaging social media presence for the college.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Manage a communications posting calendar to keep social media content organized and on schedule.
● Schedule social media posts through the multi-platform publisher Sprout.

● Post natively on all Lang social media platforms, including posts, stories, and videos/reels.
● Respond to comments and direct messages across social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.
● Pull social media benchmark reports to track engagement and performance. ● Complete other related communications tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Matriculated New School student.
● Federal Work-Study Award letter required.
● Quick learner of new platforms and tools.
● Available up to 10 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● First-year student interested in cultivating their skillset over four years.
● Administrative experience.
● Editorial/proofreading experience.
● Technology-savvy; familiar with Instagram, Meta, X, and TikTok.

WORK MODE
Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate: $18/hr

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 supports the Dean's Office at Eugene Lang College and The New School for Social Research by managing day-to-day social media communications, including content scheduling, native posting, community engagement, and performance reporting. The student assistant will work closely with the Dean's Office team to maintain a consistent and engaging social media presence across platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in social media management and digital communications within a university setting.

We look forward to receiving your application!