Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-line assistant to guests visiting the OU School of Visual Arts Office
• Answer phone calls
• Assist with administrative tasks (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

Requirements

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

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.

Pay

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

Schedule

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