OU-Tulsa OAR Student Employee (Fall)

About the role

The OU‑Tulsa Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) works to bring in the next generation of Sooners. We provide support to incoming domestic and international transfer students as they navigate the college application and decision process. Additionally, we partner with faculty/staff, supporters, counselors, and communities in providing resources to students interested in higher education. Our goal is to build a vibrant community with limitless potential by recruiting the most academically qualified students with a variety of educational, service, involvement, and community experiences. We are currently looking for new student employees in our office to serve as Campus Tour Guides for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year, with the flexibility to work in the summer or have the first shift in the fall.

Responsibilities

• Give forty‑five‑minute walking campus tours throughout the week to prospective students, families, and other campus guests.
• Provide unsurpassed customer service to all campus visitors, faculty, staff, and partners at OU‑Tulsa.
• Maintain a positive environment for everyone visiting campus.
• Serve as ambassadors of OU‑Tulsa while hosting guests at recruiting events and programs, upholding the values and integrity of the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and the University of Oklahoma.
• Facilitate conversations and presentations with prospective students, families, and guests.
• Be knowledgeable about OU functions including the college admissions process, academic programs, leadership and involvement opportunities, campus living, first‑year experiences, etc.
• Manage and complete OU‑Tulsa OAR office tasks, ensuring students and families receive materials and information for the day.
• Communicate with prospective students via email, phone calls, and personal meetings.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff training, development, and meetings (including the three‑week tour‑guide training during the first three weeks of employment).
• Adhere to all University of Oklahoma campus policies and the OU Student Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 term as an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma (hiring contingent upon verification of current student status).
• Willing to work at least one tour shift each semester for the 2026‑2027 academic year.
• Subject to background check and Student Misconduct check per the Minors on Campus Policy; hiring contingent upon successful completion.

Skills

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups of various sizes and able to engage in conversations with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Desire to work with a group of fellow students in a team environment.
• Flexible to adapt in various situations and able to think on their feet quickly.
• Highly motivated, organized, timely, welcoming, and familiar with the OU‑Tulsa campus and resources.
• In good academic standing with the University of Oklahoma.

Pay

Targeted salary of $11/hr, based on education and experience.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: No

Schedule

Shift options are based on each employee. Tours are always on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Average workload is 10–20 hours per week, scheduled around class schedule; summer schedule is flexible, while fall and spring shift options are also based on employee availability.