Individual Giving Student Assistant

The New School's Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) Office seeks a dynamic and talented Student Assistant to work with the Individual Giving Team. Reporting to the Individual Giving Director - and in collaboration with the team - the Student Assistant will provide part-time support (15 - 20 hours per week) of the university's individual giving efforts by helping to foster a culture of philanthropy among students and assisting in outreach to alumni and donors. They will receive on-the-job training and gain valuable skills in the professional areas of advancement, including fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship, advancement services, and communications and marketing. Key responsibilities: Campaign Support Assist in the creation and implementation of the on-campus elements of fundraising initiatives, including Giving Tuesday and Giving Day Support logistics, incentive distribution, and volunteer coordination Lead or contribute to student-centered components Help generate creative ideas to build excitement and awareness across campus Donor Outreach Assist with process of outreach for donor renewals via text, email, and mail Assist in creating and reviewing content for email, social media, and other donor-facing materials including capturing campus and student content via photos and video Student Engagement & Philanthropy Promotion Support the planning and execution of the Student Gift Represent department at events including tabling and engagement activities Collaborate with team to increase student presence and voice in Annual Giving communications Administrative and Data Support Provide backup support of the Annual Fund inbox Assist in reviewing donation details in Salesforce and in associating with specific campaigns Participate in data maintenance efforts in partnership with the Advancement Operations team Minimum Qualifications Applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at The New School Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail Flexible, motivated, and dependable individual that can work well independently and in a team-based setting Exercises good judgement and discretion with sensitive and confidential information. Willingness to engage with peers and campus community members in person and online Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, as well as willingness to learn new systems Experience in content creation (photo, video, graphic design) is a plus RATE $17 per hour, 15-20 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: The responsibilities for this role include, campus fundraising initiatives by assisting with campaign planning and execution, donor outreach, student engagement efforts, and promotional content creation. It also provides administrative and data support, including managing communications, reviewing donation records, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate fundraising systems. We look forward to receiving your application!

Created: 2026-03-04