Human Resources
Application Process

If you are seeking employment at Oral Roberts University, you must complete an application indicating the type of work or the specific position preferred, educational background, work experience, skills, and reference information. Your application represents your qualifications to hiring officials. Your answers should be complete, accurate, easy to read, and provide all the information requested.

We need a completed application form, even though you may have a resume. Resumes or other supplemental material cannot substitute for any part of the application. Resumes may be included with the application, if you desire.

Some positions require a degree and/or specific coursework. This requirement will be specified on the job posting. To apply for this type of position, please submit unofficial or official transcripts of all college and university coursework with your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcript(s) and you need to order one, please submit your application with a note that the transcripts are forthcoming.

Go to the application form page to see the application form. To send an application, please print a hard copy of the application and MAIL TO:

ORU Human Resources Dept.
7777 S. Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74171.

The "Essential Functions" section, page one of the application, will typically be discussed at the interview stage. If typing (keyboarding) and/or other testing is a qualification for a position, your application will not be referred to the department until the test(s) has been successfully completed. An application will be kept on file for 60 days. Once you have an application on file, if there is a specific job for which you wish to be considered, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at hr@oru.edu or call (918)495-7021.

Prior to an applicant being employed, a criminal background check will be conducted by an outside vendor, HireRight, Inc. For more information, please go to the Introduction Letter to Applicant and A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

When an applicant is hired they will be required to verify employment eligibility and identity as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Employment does require an endorsement by the job candidate to observe certain codes of conduct and lifestyle. This includes but is not limited to the following: follow the "Golden Rule"; pursue relationship with Christ; attend a worship service regularly; maintain good health habits; abstain from use of: Alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products, use of profanity, inappropriate sexual behavior, or any criminal act. Employees will also observe an ORU dress code.

The Human Resources Department is open from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Please enter the Personnel Building through the south entrance.

If you are currently employed at Oral Roberts University and applying for another position:

Employees interested in applying for current vacancies will need to submit an updated application to the Human Resources Department. Employees need to have worked in their present position for a minimum of 90 days before requesting a transfer. For further information or assistance regarding the transfer policy and current employment opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Department at 495-7163. A listing of the current employment opportunities may be heard on the job line at 918-495-6035. The job line is updated on a weekly basis. Current staff vacancies are posted on the Job Board in the Human Resources Department and on the web at www.oru.edu. Click on "Employment" and view all of the current vacancies.

Oral Roberts University employs, advances, admits, and treats in its employment and educational programs, all persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran.