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Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.

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Working at The New School

Inspiring our students starts with the well-being of our employees. That’s why The New School provides comprehensive benefits that support the excellent teaching, research, work, and cultural expression of faculty and staff. We offer a wide range of benefits, assistance programs, and professional development opportunities in a flexible environment centered on a culture of care and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

Benefits

The New School offers an array of comprehensive benefits intended to meet the needs of faculty and staff and their eligible dependents.

Here is a sampling of benefits offered to staff and faculty at The New School

Comprehensive Health and financial wellness benefits
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
A retirement plan administered by TIAA
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Child Care Assistance program for eligible employees
Tuition waiver benefit
Qualified Transportation Expense Plan
Flexible and telework arrangements
Paid vacation and sick leave with accruals beginning on the first day of employment
Ten paid holidays and four floating holidays
Employee discounts with local vendors and service providers
Access to New School public programs and events featuring some of the most famous and relevant people, organizations, and institutions around the world

Learn more about benefits for faculty and staff on our Benefits page.

Contact Us

Office of Human Resources
212.229.5671 (general number)

HR Help
212.229.5671 x4964
Fax: 212.229.5884
hrhelp@newschool.edu

Benefits Help
212.229.5671 x4942
Fax: 646.843.3656
benefitshelp@newschool.edu

Payroll Help
212.229.5671 x4963
Fax: 646.843.3651
payrollhelp@newschool.edu

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to prepare students to understand, contribute to, and succeed in a rapidly changing society, thus making the world a better and more just place. As a university where design and social research drive approaches to studying issues of our time, we seek to provide students with the tools needed to grapple with complex problems facing society and to pursue more fluid and flexible career pathways.

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University Initiatives

The university is committed to developing community initiatives that advance the university’s strategic goals and align with our academic mission and vision. Current community initiatives include University Strategic Planning, the Spark celebration, and our RENEW sustainability campaign to eliminate single-use plastic usage around campus.

Public Programs

New School public programs and events, both in person and online, offer viewers a chance to ask questions, discover new ideas, make connections, and find a community of people ready to engage with what's happening in the world. Unmatched in quality and quantity, public programs are a hallmark of the New School experience.

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