Office Assistant III

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University seeks a full-time Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA position with flexible remote work options 1-2 days per week. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA/NEA and interviews will be offered to qualified bargaining unit members.

The role emphasizes office coordination, correspondence, and interaction with students, staff and the public. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible office experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school graduation or equivalent.
• Four years progressively responsible office experience, including direct experience in office coordination.
• Ability to compose correspondence and 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 standard office source manuals.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills

Office coordination

Correspondence drafting

Public interaction

Grammar & punctuation

Clerical accounting

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. This position offers flexible/remote work options 1-2 days per week.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

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.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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.

Must be well organized, able to prioritize, self-motivated, and work collaboratively with staff, faculty, students and community partners. Will be required to plan program events throughout the year. Capable of managing student worker payroll and developing student worker schedules for the SOM Community outreach team.

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

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

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