Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma seeks a Student Office Assistant to provide front desk support, greet visitors, answer phones, assist with design tasks, and help prepare art exhibition materials. The role involves data entry, filing, organizing mail, and general office duties in the OU School of Visual Arts.

Must be currently enrolled for Fall term. Shifts are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with some Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon availability. Background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-line assistant to guest visiting the OU School of Visual Arts Office
• Answer phone calls
• Assist with administrative tasks (e.g., making copies, filing and scanning documents, running errands, restocking supplies)
• Designing various materials
• Help with art exhibition materials and handling
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Design tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Currently enrolled student for Fall term

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

Pay Range: Targeted salary of $12.00 per hour based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Shifts assigned Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Desired availability for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

Student Office Assistants provide a welcoming, inviting atmosphere while performing front desk assistance, including reception duties, guest check-in, answering multi-line phones, answering questions, design work, art exhibition prep, data entry, office mail organization filing and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Serve as the front-line assistant to guest visiting the OU School of Visual Arts Office
• Answer phone calls
• Assist with administrative task (such as making copies, filing and scanning documents, running errands, restocking office supplies, organizing work areas and storage spaces, distributing mail)
• Designing various materials
• Help with art exhibition materials and handling
• All other duties as assigned

Required Education And Experience

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience with design programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.
• Applicants must be team oriented, accountable and able to work independently.

Department Preferences

• Strong ability to design digital materials.
• Strong ability to work independently.

Hiring contingent upon a background check: Yes