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Position Availability: Position Title: Schools for Public Engagement Graduate Admission Ambassador: Student Assistant Specialist Requisition Number: 0406073532 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Provost/Provost's Office Responsibilities: Graduate student ambassadors serve as an important contact between the several programs in the Schools of Public Engagement and prospective and admitted students.  The student ambassador is responsible for answering questions about courses, viable lines of study and research, student life, etc.  Other inquiries about admission policies, procedures, and requirements should be referred to the Admission Office.
Responsibilities:

Respond to emails sent to the student ambassador’s program account daily and provide useful guidance and assistance.   Upon request, meet with prospective students, either in person, by phone, or virtually, at a mutually convenient time, Arrange class visits for prospective students who are interested in them.  Assist with small research projects, directly related to the Ambassador position, for the Admission Office. Attend monthly ambassador meetings, Open House/Information Sessions, including admitted student events, to provide information from the student’s perspective to prospective students. 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. 
Work Modality: 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. 
Hours may range between 1 to 3 hours per week. During the heavy admission season, these hours may increase to 8-10 hours per week. Compensation for the Student Ambassador work will be on an hourly basis, and they will be paid only for actual hours worked. 
Salary: $20.00 per hour

Programs:
Creative Writing Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management & Sustainability Strategies International Affairs Media Studies Media Management Public and Urban Policy MS Minimum Qualifications: Strong writing and public speaking skills; strong communicator Able to collaborate within and across departments and with external stakeholders Organized in managing multiple projects, both administratively and in execution Have at least one semester of graduate study in the program (In rare exceptions, first semester students may be considered) Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: Admissions Posting Date: 09/25/2024 Closing Date: 10/25/2024 Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents