FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Reporting and Writing Job at The New School in
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FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Reporting and Writing
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Position Title: FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Reporting and Writing
Requisition Number:
Requisition Number: 0406073703
Location
Location New York City
Position Type:
Position Type: Student
Department:
Responsibilities:
FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Reporting and Writing
The Higher Education Affordability Project at the Center for New York City Affairs is seeking a skilled researcher and writer, ideally with journalism skills, to work for our award-winning website at Understandingfafsa.org . The website and 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 families navigate the financial aid system, avoid too much college debt, and get as much free money for college as possible. You will be assisting with project research, contributing articles to the website and helping to build out social media presence. 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 10-15 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 New School student position if grant funding allows.
Work Mode: Hybrid
Compensation: $21/hr
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 include:
- Assist the 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 the 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 newsletter blasts and social media outreach work. Help with Mailchimp layout, setup, and email promotion work.
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 Federal Work-Study award (ask the financial aid office if you have a work-study award; many students are unaware of this financial aid benefit)
Job Family:
Job Family: New School for Social Research
Posting Date:
Posting Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
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