Computer Science Student Event Assistant

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College seeks a motivated student to assist the Computer Science Department Chair in planning, coordinating, and hosting department events. This temporary position is ideal for students with strong communication and organizational skills and an interest in gaining experience in event coordination and academic department operations. Reports To: Dept.

Chair/Dean of Business and IT. Current student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for Fall/Spring (or 3 hours in Summer) or

Qualifications

• Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for Fall or Spring, or 3 hours for Summer.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other visual communication software tools to create flyers and promotional videos, etc.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings for events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Department Chair to plan and execute departmental events like lunch n’ learn events, lectures, student meets, workshops etc.
• Coordinate event logistics, including room reservations, promotional materials, technical setup and support.
• Create event announcements for distribution.
• Maintain an organized calendar of events and assist in tracking attendance and collecting feedback.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Computer Science Student Event Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Classification Title

Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title

Computer Science Student Event Assistant

Datatel Position ID BUDI8FEDWORK0A / BUDI9STEPROG0A

Annual Hours

As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range

$10.00

Position Type

Student Employee

Job Category

Student

General Description

The Computer Science Department is seeking a motivated student to assist the Department Chair in planning, coordinating, and hosting department events. This is a temporary position is ideal for students with strong communication and organizational skills, and are interested in gaining experience in event coordination and academic department operations.

Reports To

Dept. Chair/Dean of Business and IT

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester. Or current OCCC student with a federal work study award.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and other visual communication software tools to create flyers, promotional videos etc.

Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings for events.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. General physical requirements: Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. Physical activities: This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the department to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to occasionally position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 20 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with computer equipment or assist students.

3. Visual acuity: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. Working conditions: This position performs the essential functions in an indoor or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Current student at OCCC, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.

Required Training

As assigned

Work Hours

Flexible, depending on the needs of the department and the class schedule of the student.

Department

Division of Business and IT

Job Open Date

08/25/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Posting Number

Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402910

Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Collaborate with the Department Chair to plan and execute departmental events like lunch n’ learn events, lectures, student meets, workshops etc.

Coordinate event logistics, including room reservations, promotional materials, technical setup and support.

Create event announcements for distribution.

Maintain an organized calendar of events and assist in tracking attendance and collecting feedback.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Required Documents

Cover letter and resume required. Applicants who do not attach will not be considered.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current OCCC Student with Federal Work Study award?
  • Yes
  • No


• * Are you a current OCCC student, enrolled in 3 credit hours (SUMMER) or 6 credit hours (FALL/SPRING)?
  • Yes
  • No


• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No