Office Assistant III

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

This position is an Oakland University Professional Support Association- MEA / NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA / NEA.

This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade C-8

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full‑time position. This is an on campus position with limited remote possibilities.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40hr/wk

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years progressively responsible office experience, including direct experience in office coordination, i.e., prioritizing work assignments, maintaining work flow to meet deadlines.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact with the public, students, faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to utilize proper standard office source manuals.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Desired Qualifications

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Provide support for the Office of Dean including specialized office assistance, coordinating procedural business or service activities for a complex program area involving processing, implementing, advising and/or reporting specialized subject matter. Duties include course scheduling and curriculum input, support for interdisciplinary programs.

Position Purpose

To provide specialized office assistance, coordinating procedural business or service activities for a complex program area involving processing, implementing, advising on, and reporting specialized subject matter.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/10/2025

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• * Describe how you stay productive while managing multiple work assignments and interruptions in the office. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your experience using detailed entry software (e.g., Banner, Coursedog). (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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