Office Assistant III

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Two days work from home per week

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a full-time Office Coordinator within a complex program area to handle processing, advising, and reporting tasks. The role offers a flexible schedule with up to two days of work from home per week.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible office experience, plus strong written and verbal communication, grammar, and keyboarding skills. Interactions with students, faculty and staff are routine.

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.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Skills

Office coordination

Prioritizing work assignments

Meeting deadlines

Compose correspondence

Interact with public/students/faculty

Grammar/spelling/punctuation

Keyboarding

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Operate standard office equipment

Time management

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-8

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position. Up to two (2) days work from home per week (specific days to be determined).

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

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.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• 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 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

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Position Specific Questions

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-2100