Academics Intern
About The School of The New York Times & Pre-College Programs
Pre-College programs runs throughout the year. Held in New York City and Washington, D.C., Summer Academy provides an immersive environment during 2-week terms in which students from across the globe learn, investigate and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their interests. August Writing Workshop, a one-week course in which students use interviewing skills to explore New York City, strengthen their writing and create a portfolio piece that covers city life through critical technique and creative exploration. With New York City as their classroom, Gap Year students emerge with an expanded worldview, a sharp sense of perspective on a wide range of topics, and strong critical thinking and communication skills that will prepare them for college, career and lifelong success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following, but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned.
The Academics Intern will work with the Pre-College Division on projects that support the planning and execution of programs at The School of The New York Times such as Summer Academy, Writing Workshop and Gap Year. This position has an end date of May 31, 2020.
This project requires the following in the role of an Academics Intern:
- Create, update and maintain Academics’ team databases, logs and inventory;
- Assist with research for instructional staff, making recommendations;
- Manage communications with students and parents regarding educational technology;
- Collaborate with Program Manager to improve Ed Tech uses campus-wide;
- Archive photos, data and writing pieces as necessary;
- Oversee classroom supplies and equipment;
- Other duties, including administrative tasks, to be assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
- Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships
- Support and embrace diversity and inclusiveness
- Flexible in working around school schedule as needed/required
- Ability to be present in the office
- Ability to use excel spreadsheets and reporting at entry level
A successful applicant will have an interest in educational programming, policy and models.
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
- Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
Work Environment
- Basic office environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
The School of The New York Times reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.