Lead Temporary Airport Welcome Student Employee (Spring)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma is hiring TEMPORARY airport student workers to welcome international students at Will Rogers International Airport. Work runs January 2027 with training and a schedule that spans Jan 7–15; shifts vary and include mandatory training on Jan 8.

Responsibilities include coordinating student teams, schedules, and OU-sponsored transportation for international students. Applicants must be enrolled in Spring term and provide Spring 2026 class schedule, or a plan, and have a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Spring term as a University of Oklahoma student.
• Must attach Spring 2026 ONE class schedule or a plan for Spring enrollment.
• Must be able to work with an international population and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with welcoming international students at Will Rogers International Airport.
• Organize student airport workers and schedules; facilitate OU-sponsored transportation.

Skills

International population experience

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Spring term student

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted pay up to $12/hour, depending on experience

Benefits Eligible:No

Work Schedule:Various hours worked between January 8th - January 15th

Travel:Required

Position Introduction:

To assist the University of Oklahoma with welcoming new international students at the Will Rogers International Airport. Student will work directly with the Assistant Director of Programming to organize student airport workers, schedules, and facilitate OU-sponsored international student transportation. This position is temporary and will only be active during January of 2027.
Employment dates are tentatively Thursday, January 7th – Friday, January 15th.
Hired students must attend mandatory training on Friday, January 8th.

Working Conditions

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions
• Grasp objects with fingers or hands
• Able to reach above head; stand, including standing for short or extended time periods
• Speak, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others
• Lift 15-44 pounds

Required Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Spring term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must attach Spring 2026 ONE class schedule, or a letter explaining your plans for Spring enrollment. If you have difficulty uploading your schedule, please contact the Office of Human Resources immediately at [phone].

Required Experience:

• Must be able to work with an international population, students, faculty, staff, and the general public

Department Preferences:

• Students who are internationally minded and have general knowledge about campus locations and services
• Students with current US Driver's License and having at least one year of driving experience
• Students with experience working as Airport Student Workers in the Past

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

No