Office Assistant III

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Office Assistant III Department 2154 - Academic Affairs Position Number 986387 Requisition No. S02812 Salary Range/Pay Rate $51,067 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-8 Job Category Clerical-Technical Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours) Shift/Days

This is a full-time position. Limited remote days may be available.

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 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.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and attend university sponsored social functions.
• Knowledge of international education and/or online learning.

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

Must be well-organized, able to prioritize, self-motivated, and work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students. Will be supporting Global & Digital Learning, including Global Engagement, E-learning, and Academic Compliance.

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 07/29/2026 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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents