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Found 594 of over 642 reviews
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Pros
- "Benefits are good, the overall mission is powerful and most of the students are there with some of the best intentions of bettering our society." (in 30 reviews)
Cons
- "Low pay compared to similar jobs at other schools and other student jobs at The New School." (in 43 reviews)
- 5.017 Sept 2023Associate Professor of PracticeCurrent Employee
Pros
1. Great mix of under-graduate, graduate and PhD programs. 2. The New schools location in NYC is like a live laboratory in terms of internship and jobs in the private sector, public sector and business and industry. 3. Fast paced nature of NYC allow for new experiences and constant challenges.
Cons
The New Schools location in NYC can also be a challenge given the NYC's size and scope. Getting things done in NYC can be problematic. Finding opportunities can be difficult and time consuming. The sheer number of those looking for opportunities also makes being selected very competitive.
- 3.08 Nov 2023Math TutorCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
There are some rewarding moments.
Cons
I have to cover a wide range of field.
- 5.09 Nov 2023DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Mission driven, flexible, great colleagues.
Cons
Can be bureaucratic like any large organization.
- 5.05 Nov 2023Student WorkerCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
My experience at the New School was outstanding
Cons
I have cons to report so far
- 5.025 Oct 2023Student Communications SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
- Flexible schedule for students - Creative and collaborative - Management takes your career interests into account when assigning you work
Cons
- Can't work beyond 10-20 hours a week depending on your FWS allotment
- 5.016 Oct 2023DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
Salary, benefits, time off and flexibility
Cons
School is going through some leadership changes
- 4.026 Sept 2023Project ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
Good benefits and work/life balance. Education opportunities for employees.
Cons
They like to keep things fresh—which means they sometimes cleared house of employees who’d been there for years.
- 3.03 Oct 2023Lab AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
- great collaborative team and environment - learn new technologies
Cons
- really small work space - minimum wage only
- 5.027 Sept 2023Library AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
It's a really great job for any student looking to support themselves while studying.
Cons
Can be tricky balancing hours and studies
- 2.015 Sept 2023Part-Time FacultyFormer Employee, less than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
Liberal learning space pioneering programs
Cons
Compensation for part time faculty is severely inadequate
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New School has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 642 reviews left anonymously by employees. 62% of employees would recommend working at New School to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.
62% of New School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated New School 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.