Humanities & Social Sciences Student Worker-Dean of Humanities & Social
New Today
Hours/Week: 15 or less
Expected Term: October 2025 to May 2026
Compensation: hourly rate $15.49
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview:
The Office of the Dean for Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking candidates for Student Office Assistant/Media Worker. This role helps to secure key outcomes in multiple areas.
General duties may include office work including phone coverage, reception, keeping office supplies stocked and inventoried, filing, working with faculty & students, website and social media posting, as well as light event work. Successful candidates will be expected to have a minimum of six to 15 hours per week available to work.
Responsibilities:
Reception & phone coverage with support office work for HSS, including monitoring office supply inventory
Responsible for working closely with the Assistant to the Dean as a member of the HSS Design Team to create and organize social media posts and updates for the School of HSS.
Light event work
Assist faculty and staff within the School to help with small tasks and greet and assist students/visitors in the office.
Other Duties as Assigned
Learning Objectives:
Build skills for online media, including content creation, editing and use on multiple media platforms.
Ability to focus and succeed within a business environment.
Ability to multitask between phone/reception duties and office skills
Work to support program goals as a member of a team.
Required Qualifications:
Key skills: ability to create and curate content for online media channels, work as a collaborative team member in a business environment.
Demonstrated abilities: demonstrable communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Computer Skills (including, but not limited to: Canva, Adobe Suite, WordPress, Meta platforms, Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop.)
Preferred experience in graphic and or video editing.
Previous experience in working to support multiple staff members.
Customer service experience
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Accommodation:
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact the hiring department listed on this application.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a resume. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.
- Location:
- Ewing Twp, NJ, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Education, Training, And Library Occupations