Office Assistant I

Oakland University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University’s Counseling Center seeks a detail‑oriented administrative professional to perform a variety of multistep clerical procedures supporting the unit. The role emphasizes effective interaction with students and staff, accurate grammar and typing, and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

This position requires high school graduation and at least three years of general office experience, with a focus on reliable, organized office

Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years general office work or related experience in the specified area.
• 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.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with beginning word processing and beginning spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• To perform a variety of multi-step clerical procedures required for the maintenance and support of a unit.

Skills

Office experience

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Grammar/spelling/punctuation

Word processing basics

Spreadsheet basics

Correspondence writing

Public interaction

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Department 3170 - Counseling Center

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years general office work or related experience in the specified area.
• 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.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with beginning word processing and beginning spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years general office work or related experience in the specified area.
• 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.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with beginning word processing and beginning 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

Position Purpose

To perform a variety of multi-step clerical procedures required for the maintenance and support of a unit.

Job Open Date

07/22/2026