Executive Assistant

Department 2637 – Human Resources Dept

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of three years related experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management.
• A minimum of two (2) years of accounting and/or budgeting experience.
• Experience with word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics and presentation software, electronic calendar, email and other applications.
• Experience with keyboarding, composing and editing letters, memoranda and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent editorial skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work well with upper management on highly confidential matters.
• Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

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 Position Purpose Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, and backup to other positions within the Human Resources Department, works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative, clerical and budgetary duties. Provides high-level administrative support; as well as performing a wide variety of highly responsible tasks and confidential work associated with Human Resources. This individual must possess exceptional organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, independent decision-making skills, a very professional demeanor, and proficiency in the use of the latest in technology.

Job Open Date 08/11/2025

Job Close Date