Project​/Department Assistant - Human Resources

Oakland Schools

Job Posting
Feb. 12, 2026

We are seeking a highly professional, collaborative individual to provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department.

The Project Department Assistant (PDA) will provide overall coordination / management of organizational projects, ensuring consistency with Oakland Schools objectives, standards, commitments, and goals. The PDA will assume responsibility for planning, problem-solving and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The individual will create and maintain standard operating procedures, timeline and tracking systems utilizing critical problem-solving skills.

We are looking for a detail oriented, organized, and creative professional to assume a key role in our Human Resources department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective communication across departments, providing comprehensive administrative support to department staff, and completing various project management tasks. If you have a strong background in HR, excellent project management skills, and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this vital role.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in an office setting, project management experience preferred.
• Strong computer software skills including Google Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience designing print materials.

Oakland Schools - Main Campus
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328

$22.54 - $26.14 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $28.15 after employment with Oakland Schools. Non-Exempt position / 12-month work year.

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

• Pension Plan
  OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
• Full Health Coverage
  High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program
  OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
• Professional Learning
  OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
• Flexible Vacation Time
  Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• Other Perks
  You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it's financially rewarding! Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS!

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To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application, click…