Job no: 493725
Work type: Academic Graduate Assistant
Location: Norman
Categories: Student
Pay Range: Targeted salary is $23,934, depending on experience.
Benefits Eligible: No
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week between the hours of 8am - 5pm
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
The Division of Access and Opportunity is seeking a diligent Graduate Research Assistant to provide support to the Director of the OU Testing Center. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to gain valuable research experience and contribute to the division's mission of promoting access and equity in higher education.
GA Position Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support:
- Report directly to the Director of the Testing Center
- Gather and scan documents, ensuring accurate and timely processing of administrative paperwork.
- Front Desk Assistance:
- Greet visitors and provide assistance to individuals visiting the Boomer Outreach Building
- Answer phones, take messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff members.
- Help support student with exam testing.
- Project Support:
- Assist with ongoing projects in the OU Testing Center
- Collaborate with staff members to contribute to the successful completion of project objectives.
- Inventory Management:
- Maintain records of office inventory and supplies.
- Monitor stock levels, report items that are low in stock, and assist with procurement as needed.
- Research Assistance:
- Provide research support to division staff members on various initiatives and projects.
- Conduct literature reviews, gather data, and assist with data analysis as directed.
- Other Duties:
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support the efficient operation of the division.
Skills:
- Passion for building community/impacting culture/building relationships
- Cultural competency
- Passion for working with students
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Independent worker/dependable/accountable (responsibility/follow through)
- Flexibility – Calm under pressure
- Data Analysis
- Social Media Management
- Graphic Design
Required Education:
- Must be enrolled in the Fall 2026 term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
- Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
Required Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Class schedule
Required Certifications and Licenses:
A valid driver’s license is necessary to assist with off-campus recruitment at events.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No
Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
