Office Assistant I

Oakland University

Rochester (MI)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a full-time clerical professional to support a university unit with multi-step office procedures, data entry, and drafting routine correspondence. Attention to grammar, accuracy, and orderly filing are essential to this role.

The position is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm), represented by the MEA/NEA bargaining unit, and requires interacting respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and the public in person and over the phone on a busy campus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years general office experience preferred.
Ability to interact effectively with the public, students, faculty and staff.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to use standard office manuals.
Strong keyboarding skills to perform successfully in this position.
Ability to compose routine correspondence and documents.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of multi-step clerical procedures to support unit operations.
Interact professionally with students, staff and the public in person and on the phone.
Prepare, proofread and format routine correspondence and reports.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Grammar and proofreading

Keyboarding

Data entry

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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-6

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time employee working M-F 8am-5pm

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

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 Purpose

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

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/22/2026

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