OU-Tulsa OAR Student Employee (Fall)

Position Introduction:

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 theAcademic Year with the flexibility to work in the summer or have the first shift in the fall.

Training:

• Required training to give a tour will take place during the first three weeks of your employment and will be handled during the work schedule below.

Work Schedule:

• Summer Schedule is flexible based on each employee
• Fall and Spring Schedule shift options are based on each employee. The tours will always be on Tuesdays and Fridays and the office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday.
  
  • Office Shifts are (M-F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM) Office work
    
    • Average 10-20 hours a week
    • Scheduled around your class schedule
  • Tour Shifts are (T/F 8:30 AM 10:30 AM) Giving a tour

Responsibilities:

• Campus Tour Guides are responsible for a variety of duties within the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. Roles will rotate daily.

Tour Guide roles will include the following:

• Giving forty-five-minute walking campus tours throughout the week to various groups of prospective students families as well as other campus guests.
• Providing unsurpassed customer service to all campus visitors faculty staff and partners at OU-Tulsa.
• Maintaining a positive environment for everyone visiting campus.
• Serving as ambassadors of OU-Tulsa while hosting many guests at recruiting events and programs. Guides will be expected to uphold the values and integrity of the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and the University of Oklahoma.
• Facilitating various conversations and presentations with prospective students families and guests.
• Being knowledgeable and informed regarding several functions of OU including the college admissions process all academic programs leadership and involvement opportunities on campus campus living first-year experiences etc.
• Managing and completing OU-Tulsa OAR Office tasks and making sure students and families receive materials and information for the day.
• Communicating additionally with prospective students through email phone calls and personal meetings.
• Attending and participating in regularly scheduled staff training development and meetings.
• Adhering to all University of Oklahoma campus policies and the OU Student Code of Conduct ( other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Application:

• If you have any questions about the OU-Tulsa Campus Tour Guide position or would like more information about the OU-Tulsa Office of Admissions & Recruitment please get in touch at
• The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution: For accommodations on the basis of disability please contact (405).

Required Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall term as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Oklahoma. Note: This is not a Graduate Assistantship role.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attached Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Applicants should be comfortable speaking in front of groups of various sizes (large and small) and be able to engage in conversations with people of various backgrounds.
• Applicants should have a desire to work with a group of fellow students in a team environment.
• Applicants should be flexible to adapt in various situations and be able to think on their feet quickly.
• Applicants need to be highly motivated organized timely welcoming and familiar with the OU-Tulsa campus and resources.
• Applicants should be in good academic standing with the University of Oklahoma.
• Each applicant will be subject to background checks and a Student Misconduct check per the Minors on Campus Policy. Guides will not be hired until completed.

Department Preferences:

Employment is for theAcademic year
Applicants should be willing to work at least one tour shift each semester.