Office Assistant III

Overview

This 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.

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.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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.

This position is a blend of front-line student support and departmental administrative tasks. Manage student employee team. Support phone/email/in-person contact with students, faculty, staff and guests. Schedule advising appointments. Coordinate advising processes for New Student Orientation, including mandatory attendance at each program. Manage departmental budget and accounting functions, including student payroll. Execute administrative processes such as changing student majors, assigning advising caseloads and departmental audits.

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 01/23/2026

Job Close Date

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently working in a Clerical-Technical bargaining unit (OUPSA) position at Oakland University?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Describe how you have used customer service and problem solving skills in a multi-focused office, including interactions with co-workers, staff, students, faculty and external clientele. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your current experience with bookkeeping/clerical accounting, including payroll. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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