Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Student Office Assistant for the School of Visual Arts Office to provide front desk support, answer calls, and assist with design tasks.

Candidates must be enrolled for Fall Term, have Canva/Adobe skills, and be able to work Mondays-Thursday 9-4 with some Tue/Wed afternoons. Proficiency in Word/Excel and strong communication required.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in Fall Term at the University of Oklahoma.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; able to design materials.
• Able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at OU School of Visual Arts Office front desk.
• Answer multi-line phone system.
• Assist with administrative tasks (copying, filing, scanning).
• Design materials and assist with art exhibition prep.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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