Student Worker (Fall)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma seeks a student worker to support the Russell Center's activities, assisting with desk coverage, reader services, and archival projects. The role includes digitizing archives, cataloguing materials, and contributing to online resources.

The candidate will help with social media posts and events, requiring organization, good communication, and multitasking. Enrollment requirements and schedule considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma as a sophomore or higher in standing.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must attach Fall 2026 class schedule
• Must be currently enrolled in 12 hours for the Spring 2027 Term.

Responsibilities

• Populate the information desk in the library during open hours.
• Help readers access resources.
• Reshelve resources after use.
• Assist with digitization of archives at the Center.
• Curate online resources and catalog archival materials.
• Help with social media posts.
• Assist with events: planning, setup and cleanup.

Skills

Art history

Organization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Sophomore or higher

Currently enrolled at University of Oklahoma

12 hours for Spring 2027

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary: $15.00 per hour based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule:Flexible Schedule

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

This student worker position will support ongoing activities of the Russell Center, which is a research center focused on the Art of the American West housed in the Old Faculty Club on Boyd Street. They will populate the information desk in the library during open hours, help readers access resources, and reshelve resources after use; they will assist with ongoing projects at the Center related to research on the art of the American West and the Charles Russell catalogue raisonné project; support digitization of archives housed at the Center and curation of online resources, cataloguing archival and research materials; help with social media posts; and assist with events, including planning, set up and clean up.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma as a sophomore or higher in standing.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Must attach Fall 2026 class schedule
• Must be currently enrolled in 12 hours for the Spring 2027 Term

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of art history and research
• Organization and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task

Department Preferences:

Experience with art history classes

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

No