Position Overview
This is a Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student clerical position in which the student will perform computer and customer service-related duties in an office setting.
Hours per Week
- 10 – 15 hours per week.
- Flexibility offered, generally Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- Must be able to work during the summer months with the possibility of a few nights and weekends.
College/Department Overview
The Department of Wellness and Sport enriches the academic mission of the University of Central Oklahoma by promoting transformative experiences through diverse sport, recreation and wellness opportunities to create a culture of lifelong wellness and success.
Department Specific Job Functions
- Greet visitors at the reception desk and provide directions.
- Answer incoming phones/emails for the Wellness Center Main Line.
- Schedule Job Interviews and appointments as needed.
- Maintain Outlook and UCO Master Calendar.
- Create invoices for department services including monitoring, tracking details, and adjusting paid-on-account balances.
- Keep office supplies room/ break room stocked and tidy.
- Scan and files receipts and maintain tracking reports.
- Assist professional staff as needed.
- Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
- Must be able to work during the summer months.
- Assist with Endeavor Games.
- Other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
FWSP Requirements
In order to be considered for the Federal Work Study Program (FWSP), you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and you must accept your FWSP award in UConnect. Please be aware, the summer FWSP award is a separate application process and not included in the FWSP award for fall/spring.
Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours. If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of remaining credit hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide the letter to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
- Must have an understanding of various copy/printing methods.
- Superior attention to detail, especially under the pressure of deadlines.
- Capable of working on multiple projects at a given time.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Successful at working in a team environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook is desirable.
- Positive attitude toward colleagues and outside vendors.
- Excellent written communication skills.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Dependable.
- Punctual.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
