Graduate Advising Assistant

Job Description - Graduate Advising Assistant (SPRING) (252783)

252783

Arts & Sciences Dean

Norman Campus/Physical Sciences Center

Part-time

Work Schedule:

M-F; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; flexible for up to 20 hours

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Targeted salary: up to biweekly rate $1,030 PhD, $901.25 MA Students, depending on experience

Benefits Provided:
No

Resume, Cover Letter, Class Schedule

The Graduate Advising Assistant opportunity is designed to provide interested individuals with a meaningful academic advising experience. Selected individuals will welcome students to OU and meet with them 1-on-1 for their first academic advising appointment.

• Assist students in confirming their declared academic major
• Assist students with enrollment questions and procedures
• Assist the DFCAS advising team as needed with questions about college-based minors
• Refer students to university resources to enhance academic performance and success as necessary
• Be able to respond to student questions about the University of Oklahoma

Required Education
:
Bachelor's degree. Must be a current OU Graduate Student enrolled in the Spring 2026 semester
. Enrollment will be verified before employment is offered.

• Must attach Spring 2026 OU class schedule

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:

• Positive rapport-building skills with students and the DFCAS advising team
• Able to read and interpret university policies and procedures
• Able to solicit, collect, and analyze academic information for accurate advisement to students of appropriate requirements, courses, and majors
• Organized and detail-oriented for the accuracy of student data and information
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with OU enrollment resources such as degree check sheets, Classnav.ou.edu, and ONE.ou.edu preferred

Advertised Physical Requirements
:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time doing work on a computer and via the telephone
• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others; see, including color, depth perception, and clarity; and hear, including receiving detailed information orally

Department Preference
:

• Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Students

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
:
The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
:
The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check:
Yes

Special Indications:
None