FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Web Design and UX
The New School
Position Information Position Information Position Availability: Open until filled Position Title: FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Web Design and UX Requisition Number: 0406073705 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: SPE/Milano/HRM Admin. Office Responsibilities: FWS Student Assistant Specialist, Web Design and UX
The Higher Education Affordability Project at the Center for New York City Affairs is seeking an enthusiastic designer with web skills and an interest in UX research and testing. You will be part of a student team working 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 web design, publishing, and social media who is interested in helping families navigate the financial aid system and avoid too much college debt. We plan to work with students and counselors to create curriculum, tools, and blog posts that make this intimidating system easier to understand.
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.
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.
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.
Work Mode: HybridCompensation: $21/hr
Responsibilities include: Assist the team in developing new content and curriculum for the website, including research and writing of short “how-to” blogs and tools for students, families, and educators
Assist the team in developing and executing a plan to improve the current design of the website employing research from user interviews and user testing
Work with these audiences to develop new publications or products to make financial aid easier to understand and more accessible in high school and college.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in graphic design, web design, social media or video production Experience in or passion for participatory design, behavioral economics or UX Experience or interest in audience research, user-driven design refinement and search engine optimization Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 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)
Required Documents Resume/CVCover Letter Portfolio or work samples Federal work study letter
Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: New School for Social Research Posting Date: 08/22/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
The Higher Education Affordability Project at the Center for New York City Affairs is seeking an enthusiastic designer with web skills and an interest in UX research and testing. You will be part of a student team working 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 web design, publishing, and social media who is interested in helping families navigate the financial aid system and avoid too much college debt. We plan to work with students and counselors to create curriculum, tools, and blog posts that make this intimidating system easier to understand.
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.
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.
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.
Work Mode: HybridCompensation: $21/hr
Responsibilities include: Assist the team in developing new content and curriculum for the website, including research and writing of short “how-to” blogs and tools for students, families, and educators
Assist the team in developing and executing a plan to improve the current design of the website employing research from user interviews and user testing
Work with these audiences to develop new publications or products to make financial aid easier to understand and more accessible in high school and college.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in graphic design, web design, social media or video production Experience in or passion for participatory design, behavioral economics or UX Experience or interest in audience research, user-driven design refinement and search engine optimization Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 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)
Required Documents Resume/CVCover Letter Portfolio or work samples Federal work study letter
Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: New School for Social Research Posting Date: 08/22/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
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Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Federal Work Study award letter Other Document 1 Optional Documents
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