Pay Range: Targeted salary of $10/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Supervisor will work with student employee to find a work schedule that fits around their class schedule.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

As an Outreach Student Assistant for the User Services Team, you will assist in supporting OU Libraries' events and programming by contributing to increased library engagement with the campus community. You will gain valuable experience working with library staff and faculty during outreach events and programming, and by connecting customers to OU Libraries' resources and services. The Student Success Team welcomes the culturally diverse population of the OU community to Bizzell Memorial Library.

Are you someone that:

• Enjoys event planning?
• Creates a healthy environment for others?
• Works well with Bizzell users?
• Likes being a member of a team?
• Is known for dependability, reliability, and accountability?
• Is proactive in finding solutions for problems?
• Has good interpersonal communication skills?
• Is willing to learn about technology to help others use it (Macs, Windows, and audiovisual)?
• Then the Outreach Student Assistant position may be for you.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule
• Any on- or off-campus work schedule if applicable

Skills:

• Possess effective communication, interpersonal, and listening skills that support interaction with faculty, students, researchers and co-workers
• Strong service orientation and the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to work in technology rich environment
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision

Department Preferences:

• Previous experience in customer service
• Able to work independently without close supervision
• Proactive in seeking out and finding appropriate solutions for problems
• Good interpersonal communications skills
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Mac OS (including IT issues)

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No