Position Introduction:

The Office of Global Engagement is seeking to hire students to fill the Community Assistant position at the Rooney Family Center (RFC) in Arezzo, Italy for the upcoming semester. The OU in Arezzo (OUA) semester position is a part-time, short-term job offered to students currently enrolled in a semester OUA program. Selected students will be scheduled for a maximum of 10-20 hours per week. The date range is January 21 – May 15, 2027.

Job Duties:

• Work at the front office/desk space
• Ensure the safety of the premises and patrons with security checks and canvasing of the nearby grounds
• Handle minor emergencies and report issues regarding crisis situations
• Attend organizational meetings related to the position
• Understand and assist with risk-prevention and emergency protocols and procedures at OUA facilities
• Assist with the enforcement of OUA regulations and procedures
• Complete facility maintenance tasks and light cleaning (taking out trash and recycling, cleaning tables, loading and unloading dishes, mopping the kitchen, etc.)
• Conduct daily security rounds
• Maintain filing systems, databases and records
• Answer questions and address student and visitor concerns
• Follow the procedures for misplaced keys and student lock-outs from their rooms
• Receive packages and mail at the RFC and distribute to the students
• Check guests in and out of the building
• Distribute laundry tokens
• Lead tours of the RFC, as needed
• Occasionally partner with local interns to complete projects
• Aid in preparing, distributing and administering OUA informational packets
• Assist professors in setting up, troubleshooting and managing classroom equipment
• Act as a receptionist at the Annex or the RFC

Further Details:

• Interviews will be held via Zoom.
• If you are selected and accept the CA position, new hire paperwork and supporting documents must be submitted to Human
• Resources before your departure to Italy
• Training/Work begins during week of arrival for the semester program
• This position is located in Arezzo, Italy
• Italian language not required
• Training/work begins during on-site arrival orientation at the beginning of the semester

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Spring Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Willing to work independently and take initiative when performing tasks
• Must complete all duties thoroughly, professionally and in a timely manner
• Required to understand and comply with all policies and procedures related to OUA, the position and with the University of Oklahoma
• Must be punctual, trustworthy and responsible
• Must be able to enforce policies and procedures with peers and guests
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Must complete all paperwork and trainings (including online) assigned by OU-Norman, CIS and OUA
• Must have working knowledge of basic social media platforms and experience creating posts and blog entries

Department Preferences:

• Exposure to the Italian language is preferred, but not required
• General office/clerical experience