Position Introduction:

The Student Office Assistant provides support for administrative operations within OU IT. This position offers hands-on experience in higher education administration, HR support, event coordination, and office operations. This is not a technical job within IT.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with job postings and tracking applications
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications
• Support onboarding preparation and documentation
• Assist with event planning and engagement activities
• Perform general office duties (filing, copying, data entry, organizing documents)
• Run occasional campus errands
• Place catering orders and assist with meeting setup
• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Provide additional administrative support as assigned

Skills:

• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write clear, concise English
• Must practice effective time management skills
• Must be able to work in a collaborative/team environment
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office
• Must be proactive in finding solutions
• Must effectively problem solve, seeking out and finding appropriate solutions

Department Preferences:

• Prior office or customer service experience
• Interest in administration, HR, business, or event planning