"Office Assistant II"

Position Purpose: To coordinate the clerical processing for a specialized function by performing a variety of multi-step processes according to a specified framework of procedures, regulations and precedents; and to serve as an informational source.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years general office work including some experience in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in the position.
• 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 the ability to utilize proper standard office source manuals.
• Experience in clerical accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to work under pressure with extreme accuracy.
• Ability to deal effectively with people under stress.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.