(Revised) Student Employee (Spring)

The NAS Student Communications Assistant works under the supervision of the Native American Studies Chair and the Administrative/Financial Coordinator. This position supports departmental communications and outreach (social media, website, newsletters, flyers) and provides front-office support and customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Required attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Spring 2026 Class Schedule

   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent NAS in a welcoming, professional manner.

• Manage and post content to NAS social media accounts.

• Update NAS website content (announcements, pages, uploads).

• Create and distribute flyers and communications materials using templates.

• Compile and send the weekly NAS newsletter.

• Monitor and route messages from the NAS department email.

• Maintain spreadsheets for communications, events, and tracking.

• Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries.

• Sort and distribute mail; deliver daily mail to mailboxes.

• Assist with NAS events (set-up, take-down, check-in).

• Staff NAS tabling and outreach events.

• Run basic departmental errands and deliveries.

• Learn and use communication software and office tools.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

   

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Spring 2026 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Must attach Spring 2026 class schedule.

Communications Timing Expectations:

• Weekly: Prepare and distribute department NAS newsletter.

• Ongoing: Post time-sensitive announcements across platforms.

• Time-Sensitive items include NAS events and last-minute updates; Academic deadlines and forms; Student opportunities; Department notices and schedule changes.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Meet recurring, time-sensitive communications deadlines.

• Prioritize tasks with short turnaround times.

• Accurately maintain spreadsheets and records.

• Learn new communications tools with training.

• Stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

• Follow university policies and maintains confidentiality.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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