On-Campus Employment

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 02/14/2025 Lab research under the direction of a faculty member

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 01/27/2026 The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking motivated and creative undergraduate Social Media Interns to oversee all social media platforms for the department.  These internships are an exciting opportunity for students passionate about social media and content creation.  You will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to share the department's events, research achievements, and opportunities with the broader community. This is a part-time position (average of 5 hours per week) with a pay rate of $15 per hour.  The interns will have the chance to build their portfolio while helping raise awareness of the innovative work happening in the department. Responsibilities:Manage and update all social media accounts (e.g. Instagram, X, LinkedIn, etc.).Create engaging and informative content to highlight department news, research, faculty achievements, student successes, and events.Design and implement a social media calendar to plan and schedule posts in advance.Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to gather content and ensure accuracy in posts.Monitor and track social media analytics to gauge engagement and suggest improvements.Promote departmental events, guest speakers, research opportunities, and other key initiatives.Help prepare the annual Biology alumni newsletter.Stay current with trends in social media and digital communication, offering creative suggestions for expanding the department's reach. Qualifications:Familiarity with various social media platforms and best practices for each (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, etc.)Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.Basic graphic design skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience with social media management tools is a plus. How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit their application to Handshake.  Please include:A current resumeA brief cover letter describing your interest in the positionSamples of past social media work (if available)

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 05/03/2025 • Write at least two stories related to OU's campus and students per week and turn them in on time. • Reach out to the photography and/or design team for visuals to accompany stories.• Communicate effectively with your section editor.• Attend weekly budget meetings and pitch story ideas. • Basic knowledge of AP style preferred

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 05/03/2025 • Write at least two stories per week related to the arts — music, movies, TV shows, fashion, books, pop culture, etc. — on campus and around the world, and turn them in on time. • Reach out to the photography and/or design team for visuals to accompany stories.• Communicate effectively with your section editor.• Attend weekly budget meetings and pitch story ideas. • Basic knowledge of AP style preferred

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 05/06/2025 • Write at least two stories related to politics per week and turn them in on time. • Reach out to the photography and/or design team for visuals to accompany stories.• Communicate effectively with your section editor.• Attend weekly budget meetings and pitch story ideas. • Basic knowledge of AP style preferred.

Employer: Oakland University - Admissions Expires: 02/17/2025 **This Position is only open for current Admissions Ambassadors**OAKLAND UNIVERSITYCentral Staff Job Description 2025-206Job SummaryCentral Staff assists the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the recruitment, selection and training of the Admissions Ambassadors, participate in the planning and facilitation of recruitment and transition programs and assume the administrative support responsibilities prior to and during Admissions events. They are student leaders who help share the Oakland experience to prospective students and their family members. Central Staff Members are some of the best student leaders at OU and will become part of a close knit, dynamic group. They also help to maintain social media and online recruitment activities, assist with the organization of Admissions recruitment materials, and respond to prospective student and Admissions Adviser material requests. Central Staff members additionally assist in the facilitation and daily operation of the Admissions Telecenter.*New Central Staff members are encouraged to work in the summer if applicable.*All Central Staff members are required to be at training at the end of the Winter termQualifications●      Must have served as an Admissions Ambassador in good standing for at least 1 semester●      Possess a high level of maturity and an ability to use independent judgment●      Desire to make a difference in the lives of prospective students and their family members●      Be an excellent team player and representative of Oakland University●      Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and in a high-profile position●      Maintain a high energy level, enthusiasm and stamina when working long days●      Serve as an effective communicator with staff, faculty, new students and family members●      Familiar with OU resources, services and departments●      Be comfortable facilitating small and large group discussions and activities●      Serve as a role model for Admissions Ambassadors and new students●      Ready to take leadership and communication skills to the next level●      Enjoy challenging but rewarding work●      Flexible work availability, including evening and weekend hours●      Be willing to learn and grow through the position! Conditions of Employment● Must be a current OU student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must maintain at GPA of a 3.0 minimum during the Central Staff tenure● Applicant must be in good academic and judicial standingExperience as an Admissions Ambassador, and a good understanding of the functions of Undergraduate Admissions● All Central Staff are required to maintain weekly office hours and attend mandatory central staff meetings●All Central Staff are expected to participate in Admissions-sponsored programs and activities throughout the year. This includes Ambassador recruitment, selection and training sessions, weekly program planning meetings, social media and online recruitment activities, and all recruitment programs●You must work a minimum of 15 hours to remain a Central Staff for the academic school yearJob Requirements● 15 hours weekly office & program work, including weekly staff and planning meetings (hours may vary depending on programs)● Assist with the planning and facilitation of all recruitment programs● Maintain and update staff tasklists, staff phone sheets, training manuals, call sheets, tally forms, event RSVPs, and evaluations● Assist with campus room reservations, signage and food orders● Attendance at special programs required when not in class. Programs may include: Welcome Receptions, Discover OU, Transfer Student Open Houses, Transfer Tuesdays, Go for the Gold, Community College Counselor Connection, High School Counselor Connection, Academic Visit Days, etc.● Assist with Admissions Ambassador recruitment and training and weekly meetings● Create and maintain information using Google Drive, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word● Aid in the recruitment, selection, and training of Admissions Ambassadors● Help with the creation and distribution of ambassador training materials● Play a key leadership role during recruitment programs● Provide special campus tours● Prepare and stage recruitment materials● Assist in the inventory/tracking of Admissions materials● Provide support with Admissions program evaluations● Assist with making phone calls for the Telecenter● Other duties as assignedSpecific Responsibilities● Make outgoing calls and answer calls from students, parents and campus partners● Copy materials and open daily mail● Create computer grids/graphs● Develop and update program materials including agendas, evaluations, and PowerPoints● Maintain records in a filing system● Compile survey/evaluation results● Organize and maintain admissions programming materials and storage spaces● Create and distribute correspondence/deliveries to campus partners and off campus constituents● Maintain inventory of recruitment materials● Coordinate resource fairs at programs● Review and update campus tour cards and information for ambassadors● Assist with Admissions mailings● Design and post directional signs for recruitment events● Staff information and recruitment tables● Develop task lists for programs● Assist Admissions Advisers with recruitment materials and delivery of materials          ● Frequent errand delivery around campus● Design and print programs for events● Assist with social media and online recruitment activities● Review Oakland University’s and other institutions websites information periodically● Staff front desk as needed● Facilitate occasional tours if needed● Assist with the counting and stuffing of program bags and materials● Assist with maintenance of the Telecenter● Assist GAs with the Admissions Ambassador Calendar● Assist in the preparation and distribution of outdoor and indoor signs for recruitment programs● Plan and execute team building activities for the Ambassador Team● Assist advisers with local campus visits (if necessary)● Assist with the Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program, Hometown Grizzlies and Grizzly Story-time visits● Re-stock Admissions materials (Admissions, Welcome Center, OC and NFH Informational Desks)● Compile survey and evaluation results● Assist with one-day individual visits● Facilitate Daily Campus Tours greeting in Welcome Center (if needed) **All the above responsibilities are subject to change.      

Employer: Oakland University - Biological Sciences Expires: 01/23/2026 PLEASE READ THIS JOB POSTING CAREFULLY!  This posting is for a position which requires that YOU ARE AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FOR FALL 2024/WINTER 2025.  This position entails working as an undergraduate bioengineering office assistant.  We are seeking a motivated undergraduate student to serve in the office of a new bioengineering department.  The student will assist the chair in chores such as communicating with the students and student groups, maintaining the sites for department happenings on social media, and helping to organize social events such as an open house, career day, etc.  (Students with a biology or related field major are preferred but NOT required.). Again, YOU MUST BE AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT - THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR COVER LETTER. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION OTHERWISE.

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/31/2025 To assist in the maintenance operation of Oakland University's 36-hole golfing facility.  Must be able to perform manual labor tasks for extended periods.  Willing to be trained in multiple maintenance tasks and operation of maintenance equipment.  

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 05/01/2025 About Meadow Brook Hall:A Historic National Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer, John Dodge, and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 & 1929 for $4 million dollars, Meadow Brook represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America. Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester, Michigan on the campus of Oakland University.Summary of Position:The Event Assistant is responsible for supporting the sales and event team with daily office support and support to the Event Coordinator with events taking place on the grounds, gardens, inside the estate and garden tent. This position supports and maintains sales and marketing objectives in accordance with the company’s mission statement.  The work schedule will vary based on events and will require working evenings, weekends and potentially holidays. Duties & Responsibilities:Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.Provide office support to the sales and event team or other duties as necessary to fulfill goals of the sales and events department.Support with the check-in/out process for monthly wedding open houses.Support in identifying and analyzing competition, both locally and regionally as directed by the Director of Sales and Events.Professional appearance and friendly personality at all times.Dedication to acquiring knowledge about the history of MBH and its event spaces.Day of event duties and responsibilities:Inspect event set ups in each designated space prior to the start of each event, ensuring room set, number of chairs, A/V and all essential set up details have been executed properly.Check all of the exterior areas of the estate and grounds to make sure the spaces are trash free and clean.Check restroom areas and ensure spaces are clean and well stocked.Ensure Loggia tables are clean and chairs are straightened under each table.Attend pre-shift meetings with the banquet team to relay essential client details on the day of the event.Ensure client suites are staged and ready for client’s arrival with water service.Support Event Coordinator with vendor arrivals and deliveries.Support with check in and logging of client’s personal items.Support with set up of client’s personal items as directed by Event Coordinator.Support Event Coordinator with ceremony processional, recessional, photos and special requests of clients and guests.Support the Event Coordinator with staying on time for the event.Ensure that all clients & guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.Direct guests to appropriate locations.Provide gallery support during ballroom events to ensure windows are closed and noise from any guests, staff or carts does not interfere.Assist guests with finding their assigned seats through a copy of the table tracker provided by the Event Coordinator.Provide support during toasts, blessings, and speeches to ensure noise from any guest, staff or carts does not interfere.Maintain a strong presence during the event to ensure the event is running as planned.Minimum Qualifications:Ability to maintain composure and stay focused in a variety of settings.Available to work evenings, weekends and potentially holidays.Ideal candidate is available June-October, but will still consider if only available June-August.Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, visual acuity, and hearing.Demonstrated ability to work well within a team.At least 18 years of age.

Employer: Oakland University Expires: 09/01/2025 Assist golfers in the Pro Shop, make tee times, daily transactions.