Campus Tour Guide - Student

Job Description

Campus Tour Guide - Student (SPRING)

252574

Part‑time.

Work Schedule:

May 2026 – August 2027. Work Type:
Onsite.

Salary Range:
Targeted salary $11.00/hr, based on experience.

Benefits Provided:
None.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

The Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) works to bring in the next generation of Sooners. Our team operates from Norman as well as across the state, nation, and world. We provide support to incoming domestic and international freshman transfer, and high school concurrent students as they navigate the college application and decision process. Additionally, we partner with faculty/staff, parents, 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 the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year, with the flexibility to work in the summer or have the first shift in the fall.

Included in the tour program is an effort to recruit prospective Honors College eligible students. Within our team, there would ideally be 25–30 tour guides who are active within the Honors College. Active status would include being enrolled in courses through the Honors College and/or involved with student organizations through the Honors College.

• Required training will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Required training to give a tour will take place during the first five weeks of the 2026‑2027 school year and will be handled during the work schedule below.

• Summer Schedule is flexible based on each employee.
• Fall Schedule shift options based on each employee.
• Monday – Friday:
  • Morning Tour Shifts (8:20 am – 11:30 am) – Giving a tour.
  • Lunch Office Shifts (11:30 am – 1:30 pm) – Office work.
  • Afternoon Tour Shifts (1:20 pm – 4:30 pm) – Giving a tour.
  • Afternoon Office Shifts (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) – Office work.
• Two Saturday Tour Shifts per semester (8:20 am – 12:00 pm) and other times throughout the week for group tours and other events.

• Campus Tour Guides are responsible for a variety of duties within the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. Roles will rotate daily.
• Giving two‑hour walking campus tours throughout the week to various groups of prospective students, families, and other campus guests.
• Providing unsurpassed customer service to all campus visitors, faculty, staff, and partners at the University of Oklahoma.
• Maintaining a positive environment for everyone visiting campus.
• Serving as ambassadors of the University of Oklahoma 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 college admissions process, all academic programs, leadership and involvement opportunities on campus, campus living, freshman year experiences, etc.
• Managing and completing daily Tour Office tasks and making sure students and families receive materials and information for the day.
• Communicating additionally to 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.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be currently enrolled as a full‑time student at the University of Oklahoma for a combination of two terms.
• Must attach Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026 class schedule.
• Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Good academic standing with the University of Oklahoma.
• Background check and Student Misconduct check required; guides will not be hired…