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Current Work-Study Job Openings

Work-study positions are designed to support students throughout the full academic year. Once a student accepts a work-study position, they are expected to remain in that role for the entire year. Students interested in exploring a different department may request a new work-study placement for the following academic year, based on availability and eligibility.

For more details about a specific position or to obtain an authorization signature, please reach out to the listed supervisor.

If you are interested in work-study employment, please email Amber Truitt, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, at financialaid@okwu.edu to confirm your eligibility.

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Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville: Tutor & Youth Development Assistant

New Opportunity for 2025-26

Phone: 918.335.6260
Email: slatorraca@okwu.edu
Location: Off Campus, Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville, 401 S Seminole Ave., Bartlesville
Pay rate: $15.00 per hour

Job Description:
This role supports elementary-age students in the after-school program at the Boys and Girls Club of Bartlesville. Students in this position assist with reading and math practice, encourage homework completion, and help create a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes confidence, creativity, and positive youth development. You will work alongside BGC staff to model strong character, patience, and leadership while helping children strengthen foundational academic skills. Key responsibilities include providing academic support through tutoring in reading and math, encouraging participation, and assisting with homework and enrichment activities. You will also play an important part in youth development by building positive relationships, maintaining a welcoming environment, and supporting programs that promote character, teamwork, and creativity. In addition, you will help with program support by leading structured activities, monitoring safety and participation, and joining staff check-ins or meetings as needed.

Academic Affairs

Phone: 918.335.6288
Email: jneill@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – La Quinta Mansion
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
In the Academic Affairs Office, the work-study students assist the Assistant to the VPAA by answering the phone, replying to emails, shredding paper, filing paperwork, making copies, entering data into our software, helping plan and organize events, and running errands.  Proper professional attire will be required at times.  Attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.  

Academic Center for Excellence

Phone: 918.335.6274
Email: dcolaw@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Drake Library
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study students maintain the ACE office and are the face of ACE.  They greet all visitors and assist in scheduling and maintaining the calendar of tutorial appointments.  Additionally, they assist in checking students in and out, helping students stay on task/monitoring the room. In addition, they help the director in sending emails, filing, shredding, and data entry. If a work-study is a junior or senior with a high GPA in his/her major, he/she will also tutor students.  It is vital that ACE has a tutor from each of the main areas of study who excels in that area.  Confidentiality, exceptional grade point average, computer fluency, and a good social presence are essential.

Admissions

Phone: 918.335.6267
Email: kcroucher@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The Admissions Ambassadors are current OKWU students who connect with prospective students and offer valuable professional skills through a high-energy, customer-service oriented work environment. Responsibilities include: assisting staff with data input, reaching out to prospective students through multiple communication platforms, and leading campus tours with opportunities to create social media content.

Athletic Training

Phone: 918.889.0567
Email: awillis@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Mueller Sports Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
This work-study student will assist in administering treatment to athletes; assist in the maintenance of student athletic files; maintain daily records of treatment and rehabilitation; assist in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; assist in the cleaning of the training room; restocking of supplies; and cleaning coolers and water bottles after practice. Confidentiality is a must.

Buildings and Grounds

Phone: 918.335.6850
Email: facilities@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Buildings & Grounds
Pay rate: $10.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work study student will detail vehicles in the motor pool; perform general work and light landscaping, mowing, weed eating, edging, and planting flowers, cleaning a building or dorm on a daily basis, vacuuming, taking out the trash, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms. These are divided into motor pool, grounds, and cleaning positions.

Business Office/Human Resources

Phone: 918.335.6212
Email: shaynes@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
This position requires a friendly, pleasant personality, diplomacy and tact, the ability to maintain confidentiality, to work independently, prioritize, and to organize.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Controller.  Examples of work performed:  data entry, filing, copying, reconciling accounts, journal entries, and other duties as assigned.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Campus Events

Phone: 918.335.6288
Email: jneill@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – La Quinta Mansion
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Events work-study students are responsible for having incredible customer service, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, professionalism, and confidentiality. The work-study is responsible for assisting in planning, preparing, and facilitating events on/off campus for the University. Responsibilities include but are not limited to organizing event calendars, making phone calls, recruiting helpers, researching, logistics, administrative duties, and setup/teardown to be able to lift thirty pounds. They must also be able to work independently and prioritize.

Chesapeake Energy School of Business

Phone: 903.316.4282
Email: wweaver@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Keating Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work study students will work closely with the faculty as they grade, work on special events, file, enter data, assist with other administrative tasks.  Attention to detail and confidentiality are required.

Community Service: Wayside

Phone: 918.335.6260
Email: slatorraca@okwu.edu
Location: Off campus – 3000 Wayside Dr, Bartlesville, OK 74006
Pay rate: $11.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will work closely with the reading or math supervisor. It may entail testing, tutoring, or reading for grade school age children. This position must be trust-worthy and able to keep a consistent schedule. Student must be able to pass a background check.

Community Service: Wilson

Phone: 918.335.6260
Email: slatorraca@okwu.edu
Location: Off campus – 245 NE Spruce Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74006
Pay rate: $11.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will work closely with the reading or math supervisor. It may entail testing, tutoring, or reading for grade school age children. This position must be trust-worthy and able to keep a consistent schedule. Student must be able to pass a background check.

Creative Impact

Phone: 918.335.6879
Email: kpence@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – La Quinta Mansion
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Want to make an impact on your university? The Creative Impact team is searching for creative students who are looking to hone their skills. You’ll gain real-world experience in communication and design by helping to elevate the university’s brand through social media, video, and design. From writing to photography to project coordination, there’s a variety of projects. Join us and help make a big impact at the university. Apply now!

Doc Lacy’s

Phone: 918.327.4373
Email: scole@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Must be personable and have a customer friendly attitude; Must be a team player; Be wiling/able to do all the tasks necessary to keep doc’s running; Be available and willing to close at least one night a week and open as class schedule allows; Be trustworthy and able to work with little to no supervision after training.

Drake Library

Phone: 918.335.6204
Email: evoelkers@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Drake Library
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will provide a range of library services including circulation desk responsibilities. This includes checking items in and out, assist students with research and other information needs, shelving books, shelf reading, answering phone, and providing general customer related services. Other responsibilities may include running errands, assisting in inventory processes, straightening books, sorting mail, processing books, cataloging periodicals, dusting books, light cleaning and various other miscellaneous tasks. Hours will be scheduled according to library needs and will include weekends and evenings (until 1:00 am during finals week).

Game Room

Phone: 918.335.6206
Email: sdjukic@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Carriage House
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will be responsible to make sure that the game room is being used by OKWU Faculty/Staff and students only in a safe an orderly manner.  Also, monitoring music, games and TV content are one of the duties. Making sure that game room is cleaned, providing both games and game controllers to the students. At the end of each shift the furniture needs to be put back.

General Office

Phone: 918.335.6873
Email: javilalara@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Work-study students will answer and direct calls; receive, log and distribute mail, packages, and other deliveries; assist customers at the window; Deliver office supplies to offices; Operate the postage meter; Other duties as assigned.

Information Technology

Phone: 918.335.6232
Email: acjohnson@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Drake Library
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The Information Technology Work Study students support the Department by assisting students, staff and faculty by phone, email and in person with their technology questions and problems, hardware and software support, and installation and configuration of equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to: OKWU account maintenance, Fixing computer issues (rebuilding hard drives, virus cleaning, etc.), helping with student registration, library computers, classroom technology, print driver installation, organizing and setting up for Game Night, configuring new machines, office cleaning, inventory management, data entry, various software installation tasks, and answering phones in the office.

Mueller Sports Center

Phone: 580.317.6927
Email: nsmith.ga@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Mueller Sports Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will be responsible to make sure that the facility is being used by OKWU Faculty/Staff and students only in a clean, safe and orderly manner. At the end of each shift, the weights should be re-racked and organized. Student workers must be responsible and timely due to liability and safety concerns in the gym and workout area.

Office of Spiritual Life

Phone: 918.335.6823
Email: tmartin@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Spiritual Life work study students are responsible for helping plan, prepare, and execute the day-to-day operations within all facets of Spiritual Life. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administrative duties, setup and cleanup for SL gatherings, managing attendance and service planning systems, maintaining a clean and hospitable environment in all SL spaces, SL volunteer recruiting/coordinating, and other responsibilities as assigned by the University Pastor.

Production Technology

Phone: 918.335.6863
Email: acook@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Production Technology work study will be responsible for helping prepare and execute use of technology within the Chapel & Fine Arts Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending worship team rehearsals, formatting songs in ProPresenter, stage setup and maintenance, maintaining a clean and hospitable environment in Chapel booth and stage wings, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Chapel Production Director.

School of Arts and Sciences – Biology

Phone: 918.335.6251
Email: amangimela1@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Campbell Science Building
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study will include the following responsibilities: Prepare media as needed for the various labs; Help set-up and clean-up for the labs; Wash glassware as needed; Care for the plants and animals; Assist in other miscellaneous responsibilities.

School of Arts and Sciences – Chemistry

Phone: TBD
Email: pconnelly@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Campbell Science Building
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study will assist the chemistry department with weekly lab preparations, lab cleanup, general office tasks, and other duties as needed.

School of Education

Phone: 918.335.6214
Email: jflick@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Drake Library
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will answer the telephone, file paperwork in student files, retrieve the mail from the General Office, distribute mail to faculty/staff within the School of Education, get supplies from General Office, shred paper, assist teacher candidates with their electronic portfolio, and other duties as assigned. It is essential that work-study students in the School of Education keep any information relating to teacher candidates confidential.

School of Humanities

Phone: 918.335.6245
Email: kchisum@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Drake Library
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:

Assist the Dean of Humanities with daily tasks including but not limited to communication with professors, hospitality for incoming and prospective students, event prep, & project management.

School of Humanities – Communication

Phone: 918.335.6245
Email: kchisum@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Keating Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Assist the Digital Cinema and Graphic Design programs with cameras and video equipment, production projects, video editing, computers and software maintenance, and related tasks. The position demands organization, attention to detail, and technical aptitude. Some assignments may include evening hours. Prior experience in photography, video, and/or graphic design is helpful.

School of Humanities – Music

Phone: 918.335.6801
Email: mporter@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student shall organize and maintain the Chorale Library, create performance programs using templates, process check requests and deposits, and various other duties as required.

School of Ministry and Christian Thought

Phone: 918.335.6803
Email: mweeter@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will create student files and labels for files, deliver and retrieve the mail, assist in maintaining office and classroom supplies, copy and print jobs, and shredding of documents. The work-study will have additional responsibilities such as filing and grading de-identified assignments, so maintaining confidentiality is a must.

Nursing Department

Phone: 918.335.6856
Email: mlittle1@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Campbell Science Building
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will complete student and faculty filing, create files and labels for the files, compile prospective nursing student packets, deliver and retrieve the mail, assist in maintaining office supplies and classroom/lab supplies, copy and print jobs, and shredding of documents. Cannot be a pre-nursing/nursing student.

Sports Information

Phone: 210.391.6291
Email: tstefek@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Mueller Sports Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
Work-study students will assist the Sports Information Director with a variety of tasks, primarily for gamedays. These can include managing the livestream of games, assisting with stat keeping, public address, and event setup and teardown. Students interested in writing and photography could have opportunities in those areas as well. Students should be aware that games often take place on evening and weekends.

Student Development

Phone: 918.335.6875
Email: abunker@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student will assist the student development office in general office tasks.

Student Services (Office of Financial Aid)

Phone: 918.335.6209
Email: atruitt@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student must be professional and confidential with attention to detail. This position assists the Student Services Office. The work-study will process daily forms, shred paper, file paperwork in student files and enter data into our software. Attention to detail is essential.

Student Services (Registrar)

Phone: 918.335.6262
Email: pdeibert@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student must be professional and confidential with attention to detail. This position assists the Student Services Office. The work-study will process daily forms, shred paper, file paperwork in student files and enter data into our software. Attention to detail is essential.

Student Services (Student Accounts)

Phone: 918.335.6268
Email: cmcneall@okwu.edu
Location: On campus – Haltom Campus Center
Pay rate: $9.00 per hour

Job Description:
The work-study student must be professional and confidential with attention to detail. This position assists the Student Services Office. The work-study will process daily forms, shred paper, file paperwork in student files and enter data into our software. Attention to detail is essential.

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