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POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW

The Mannes School of Music at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Mannes Performance & Ensemble, Student Assistants. We’re looking for two highly motivated, organized, responsible, and mature individuals to support initiatives within 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.

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

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

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. #LI-DNI

Position Availability: This position is available starting Wednesday, 26 August, 2026 and will be open until filled.

Hourly Rate: $17

Hours per Week: on average, 10 hours per week – scheduled on an as-needed basis. Not to exceed 20 hours in a single workweek.

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Submit a resume, cover letter, and federal work study award letter through the WorkDay Recruiting application. Applicants will be notified directly by the Performance and Ensemble Manager if they are selected for an interview for this position.

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support for chamber music operations by coordinating special projects, managing room requests, monitoring program email accounts, and assisting with staff timesheet processing. Handles confidential information with discretion while supporting juries, competitions, festivals, and other departmental initiatives as needed.