Graduate Assistant for the Higher Education Opportunity Program

Responsibilities :

The Office of Equity and Belonging at The New School would like to hire a Part-Time, Graduate Student Assistant to manage projects, provide administrative, and operational support for the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). Reporting to the Director of HEOP, the incumbent must be able to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively, use good judgment, possess a strong work ethic, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. This position is required to work year round and is New York State grant funded.The New School Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program is a New York State Education Department–funded program that offers financial, academic, and socio-emotional support for five years of undergraduate study and related educational activities. It is designed specifically for economically and educationally disadvantaged students who might not meet traditional college admissions criteria but demonstrate promise and potential for academic achievement and success. At The New School, the HEOP office is housed under the Office of Equity and Belonging in which they will coordinate, evaluate, and administer academic, and operational activities of the program to foster student growth and success.

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

• Support the HEOP program with event preparation including but not limited to transporting materials, decorating & arranging spaces, and event breakdown / clean-up
• Perform administrative duties related to the functional operation of the HEOP Space
• Assist with stipend and monthly check disbursements for all HEOP students.
• Communicate important information regularly to first-year HEOP students via email
• Assist the Director with day to day operations of the HEOP program which include, but not limited to, planning and implementing workshops during the summer program and academic year, supporting with financial and program reporting, supervise HEOP student workers and summer counselors, and assist HEOP students with the development of their study and time management skills.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with the HEOP Director, participate in other meetings, as necessary

Work Mode On-Campus Position – Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Salary Range $26.00 / hour Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :