Executive Office Assistant

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Excluded

Job Category

Job Category Confidential Assistant

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

• Associates degree in business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three to five years advanced office experience in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines..
• Demonstrated MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to track deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work well with senior management on highly confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, students, faculty and staff.
• Proficiency in Google docs and budget experience.

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.

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of Community Engagement as well as supporting front desk receptionist responsibilities for the Office of the President. Perform a variety of general office procedures requiring independent judgement and planning while working independently managing multiple projects. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Community Engagement Officer including project coordination, budget management, calendar management and information gathering.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/02/2026

Job Close Date

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• * Are you a member of the Excluded Clerical Technical Group?
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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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