Student Services Specialist

Pay Range: Targeted salary $15.86 per hour, based on experience


Benefits Eligible: Yes


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Travel: May be required


Position Introduction:


The Department of Health and Exercise Science is one of the largest interdisciplinary programs in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, offering nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in exercise physiology, health promotion, sports data analytics, and related fields.


The Student Services Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the department's graduate program and daily office operations. Serving as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, this position coordinates departmental communications, scheduling, events, records management, and administrative processes that support the department's academic mission.


Primary responsibilities include managing front office operations; coordinating graduate program administration and confidential records; maintaining departmental communications, including email, website, and social media; coordinating room reservations and special events; and serving as the department's liaison for information technology, office equipment, and administrative services. The position also supports office operations by coordinating visitor parking, ordering supplies, and ensuring efficient day-to-day departmental functions while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining confidentiality.


Performs other duties as assigned to successfully support departmental operations and strategic objectives.


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Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Department Preferences:

• OU or Higher Education experience
• Administrative, website, customer or student services

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .


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