Student Communications & Outreach Assistant

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma’s Native American Studies department seeks a NAS Student Communications Assistant to support communications and outreach, including social media, website updates, newsletters, and flyers, while providing front-desk support to students, faculty, and visitors.

Under supervision, you will manage content, assist with events, and help ensure timely, accurate communication across campus. This on-site role requires strong organization and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at OU for Fall 2026 term.
• Resume and transcript required; cover letter optional.

Responsibilities

• Represent NAS in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Manage and post content to NAS social media accounts.
• Update NAS website content (announcements, pages, uploads).
• Create and distribute flyers and communication materials using templates.
• Compile and distribute the weekly NAS newsletter.
• Monitor and route messages from the NAS department email.
• Maintain spreadsheets for communications, events, and tracking.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries.
• Sort and distribute mail; deliver daily mail to mailboxes.
• Assist with NAS events (set-up, take-down, check-in).
• Staff NAS tableing and outreach events.
• Run basic departmental errands and deliveries.
• Learn and use communication software and office tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Website updates

Newsletters

Customer service

Office coordination

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The University of Oklahoma’s Native American Studies department seeks a NAS Student Communications Assistant to support communications and outreach, including social media, website updates, newsletters, and flyers, while providing front-desk support to students, faculty, and visitors.

Under supervision, you will manage content, assist with events, and help ensure timely, accurate communication across campus. This on-site role requires strong organization and professional communication.