Student Event Planner and Marketing Assistant Career Services Job at Oklahoma Ci

Student Event Planner and Marketing Assistant – Career Services

Position Title: Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP) – Student Event Planner and Marketing Assistant – Career Services
Job Category: Student
Position Type: Student Employee
Annual Hours: As needed, not to exceed 25 hours per week
Pay: $10.00 per hour

Overview

The Career Success and Workforce Development Center seeks a student worker to support department events. The ideal candidate will aid in planning and executing events, maintain accurate documentation, and conduct research to enhance departmental initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in event coordination, administrative tasks, and data management within a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and implementing career fairs, workshops, forums, Lunch & Learns, employer visits, and other student and business‑related engagement events.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue setup, material preparation, and on‑site support during events.
• Collaborate with staff to develop event timelines and checklists.
• Work with the marketing department to create marketing materials.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for event tracking, employer contacts, and student participation.
• Draft and edit documents such as marketing emails, flyers, posters, and promotional materials.
• Manage digital and physical filing systems to ensure organized record‑keeping.
• Set appointments with the director for students, staff, and faculty.
• Conduct research on industry trends, employer outreach opportunities, and best practices in career services.
• Compile data to support program development and assessment.
• Create a system to track student engagement with the department.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and employers, providing information and assistance as needed.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in‑person interactions in a professional manner.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the director.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Above‑average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Dependability, eye for detail, and responsible nature to see tasks through to completion.
• Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for Fall or Spring, or 3 credit hours for Summer; or current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by the institution.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent communication with students, administration, staff, faculty, and others.
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment; repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Perception tasks involving touch of objects.
• Observation and assessment of work accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.
• Indoor office setting.

Safety / Policy & Procedures

• Abide by Board of Regents and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational and working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training.
• Participate in all applicable emergency drills and assistance.

Work Hours

As needed, not to exceed 25 hours per week. Any time between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday.

Department

Career Success and Workforce Development Center

Contact

Human Resources: (405) 682‑7542 (Mon‑Fri, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm)