FWS Student Assistant Specialist: Reporting & Writing

Position Information Position Availability: Immediately Position Title: FWS Student Assistant Specialist: Reporting & Writing Requisition Number: 0406073480 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: SPE/Dean's Office Responsibilities: The First-Gen College Access Project at the Center for New York City Affairs is seeking a skilled researcher and writer, ideally with journalism skills, to help run editorial operations at our new website at UnderstandingFAFSA.org. The website and a twice-monthly email newsletter are focused on helping first-generation students and college access counselors understand and navigate our nation's complicated and confusing financial aid process. We work closely with students and counselors to design, craft, and test materials with the goal of making college financial aid easy to understand. This is an ideal position for a student with a passion for writing and communications who is interested in helping first-generation college students and all families navigate the FAFSA and financial aid, avoid too much college debt and get as much free money for college as possible. You will be contributing by-lined items each week to our website and newsletter and helping to write teasers to promote your work on social media. This is an ideal position for a student interested in making a name for themselves in service or financial journalism or for writers interested in social justice in higher education. It is also an excellent opportunity for future educators. This work-study position is for 10-20 hours per week with flexibility around the semester schedule. All work and meetings can be remote, though we hope to organize in-person team meetings occasionally. This is a federal work-study position with the possibility of evolving into a permanent student position. 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. We are particularly interested in hearing from students who are among the first in their families to go to college. Your perspectives will be invaluable to this project. Responsibilities include: Assist Project Director and team in researching and writing blog content and curriculum for the website, including short "how-to" blogs and infographics, instructional materials and financial aid tools written simply for students and their families. Assist Project Director and team in the research and development of fun, sharp-looking financial aid counseling materials designed to make the FAFSA and financial aid process easy to understand for anyone. Help write, edit and proof our twice-monthly newsletter blasts and social media outreach work. Help with Mailchimp layout, setup, and email promotion work. Work Mode: Hybrid Compensation $17 - $21/hr Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Portfolio or work samples Federal work study letter Minimum Qualifications: Excellent research, reporting and/or writing skills with an interest in "how-to" writing and translating complicated concepts into friendly, accessible language Genuine interest in college debt, higher education issues and making college more affordable to all families Ability to reliably produce interesting and accurate copy on deadline Interest or experience in electronic promotion and growing a presence on social media Full-time New School student with a work-study award (ask the financial aid office if you have a work-study award; many students are unaware of this financial aid benefit) Ability to adhere to the university COVID-19 policy and requirements Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy Posting Date: 08/14/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes