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Position Availability: Two positions are available starting August 27th, 2025, and will be open until filled.
Position Title: Mannes Performance and Ensemble, Student Assistant Requisition Number: 0406073644 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Mannes/Admin. Office Responsibilities: The Mannes School of Music at the College of Performing Arts seeks two highly motivated students to serve as Mannes Performance & Ensemble, Student Assistants. We are looking for two highly motivated, organized, responsible, and mature individuals to support Mannes’ chamber music program, annual juries, staff piano services, masterclasses, and the annual concerto competition. This position reports to the Performance and Ensemble Manager and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in conservatory-style programs and/or higher education administrative work.
This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards.
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that upholds and advances diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment, education, and access to its educational, artistic, and cultural programs and activities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
RESPONSIBILITIES Support Mannes special projects, including the Chamber Music Festival, semesterly juries, annual concerto competition and more Manage daily room requests for chamber music activities Help log staff pianists’ hourly timesheets each week Monitor the chamber music, juries, and accompanying email accounts Interface with highly sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality Provide other general administrative support upon request

WORK MODE Hybrid – Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.
SALARY RANGE Hourly Rate: $17
Hours per Week: Exact hours as needed, but will average around 10 hours per week.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Submit a resume, cover letter, and federal work study award letter in the careers.newschool.edu job posting. Applicants will be notified directly by the Performance and Ensemble Manager if they are selected for an interview for this position. Minimum Qualifications: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Fluency in Google Suite, word processing, and databases Recipient of Federal Work Study award

Preferred Qualifications: Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program Graduate students preferred Background in instrumental performance Prior administrative experience

Job Family: Mannes School of Music Posting Date: 07/11/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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* Do you currently have a federal work study award? If yes, please select the amount. No Less than $1000 $1000 to $3000 Greater than $3000 Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Federal Work Study award letter Optional Documents