Office Assistant III

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Office Assistant III

Department 0100 - School of Medicine

Position Number 986529

Requisition No. S02851

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. This position offers 1 remote day per week.

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.
• 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.

Position Details Must be highly professional, organized, and customer-service oriented. This front-facing position serves as a primary point of contact for the Medical School, welcoming and assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors and helping them navigate O’Dowd Hall. Responsibilities include providing classroom support, assisting with room reservations and scheduling, and responding to general questions and requests. Requires excellent communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

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 10/02/2026

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