Office Assistant II

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Office Assistant II Department 5131 - Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Position Number 994991 Requisition No. S02784 Salary Range/Pay Rate $48,239 annually 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 C-7 Job Category Clerical-Technical Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours) Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday.

Pay Schedule Month Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years general office work including some experience in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in the position.
• 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 the ability to utilize proper standard office source manuals.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to deal effectively with people under stress.
• 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.

Position Details

Exceptional customer service and communication skills are required as this position manages the front desk in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Must be an organized, self-starter with strong communication skills, attention to detail, follow through, and the ability to multitask in a positive team environment.

Position Purpose

To coordinate the clerical processing for a specialized function by performing a variety of multi-step processes according to a specified framework of procedures, regulations and precedents; and to serve as an informational source.

Job Open Date 07/09/2026 Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

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 your experience using word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications. Be specific and identify the program(s) that you have used.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working in a customer service environment.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your communication experience in high paced, demanding situations.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your problem solving experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents