Temporary Admissions Support Assistant (short-term) (Bard High School Early College Manhattan)
Job Description
Job Title: Admissions Support Assistant (short-term) (Bard High School Early College Manhattan)
About Bard High School Early College Manhattan
Bard High School Early College is a screened New York City public high school located on the Lower East Side. A unique partnership between Bard College and the NYC Department of Education, BHSEC seeks to provide a rigorous course of study that emphasizes thinking through writing, discussion, and inquiry. This alternative to the traditional high school is founded on the belief that many young people are ready and eager to do serious college work at age sixteen. Based on the premise that these young adults’ ambition to learn must be taken seriously, BHSEC’s four-year program enables highly motivated students to earn a New York State high school Regents diploma and a tuition-free Bard College associate’s degree in four years.
Position Overview
We are looking for Admissions Support Assistants to help with the student application process. The Assistants will work with the Bard High School Early College admissions staff to facilitate the admissions process. The assistant will assist with the management of a busy admissions office, answering phones, assisting prospective families, and entering data on prospective students into the admissions database. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outgoing, detail-oriented, and well-organized individual with an interest in education and school administration to learn about a unique, progressive high school and to gain valuable office experience. This position would be ideal for a college student (junior, senior, or graduate level) and/or someone with a flexible schedule and a strong interest in education.
We ask for a commitment of 12-15 hours a week from Mid-October 2023 to January 5, 2024. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (indicating hours of availability and related experience) along with a resume by November 2, 2023.
Start Date: October or November 2023
Location: 525 E Houston Street, New York, NY
- The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast paced environment
- The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and well-organized individual
- This position is great for a college student (junior, senior, or graduate level) and/or someone with a flexible schedule and a strong interest in education.
How to Apply
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