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Graduate School Office Assistant at Oakland University

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:46 +0000
Employer: Oakland University - Graduate School Expires: 12/18/2026 Assist with office activities such as attending on campus and online recruiting events., assisting with delivery of dissertations, other office duties.

Summer Student Office Assistant, Housing Residential Facilities at Oakland University

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:14:32 +0000
Employer: Oakland University - University Housing Expires: 07/19/2026 JOB SUMMARYThe Student Office Assistants are responsible for supporting the Oakland University Housing, Residential Facility’s Team as well as providing support for the office of the Assistant Director of Finance and Operations Team within University Housing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSMust have Oakland University email and apply with your Oakland University emailMust have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing or be a graduate student at Oakland University by Fall 2026Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higherMust not be found responsible for serious conduct violationsA valid Michigan driver's license and driving record acceptable to Oakland University is desired but not requiredGoogle Workspace experience is neededRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESGreet in-person guests and answer phonesComplete special projects and other tasks as neededLearn & know the location of all rooms and equipment in the Housing DepartmentDownload information to spreadsheets and specific databasesProvide office support, including but not limited to scanning, data entry, copying, and filingPerforms work-related on-campus errands and keeps office areas clean and tidyProvide support with e-MaintenanceBe comfortable using the Google Workspace platform, including Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Sites, and FormsDOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLYResumeCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$15/hourWe know applying for a job can be intimidating. Please don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected] with any questions. We encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

Student Office Assistant at Oakland University

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:19:58 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 01/12/2027 Student to work on ABET materials, enter data, creating flyers,scanning documents, greeting students

Academic Success Center Peer Ambassador at Oakland University

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:07:38 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 08/18/2026 The Academic Success Center is seeking Peer Ambassadors who will assist the ASC Staff with expanding campus awareness of the ASC and its many services. This position is a great opportunity for students interested in applying marketing, social media, or related interests. Pay Rate: $16/hourDuties:Facilitate Classroom Visits from various campus locations, delivering pertinent information about the ASC directly to course participants.Attend campus-wide and reserved tabling events, sharing current events and services with attendees from various populations.Create engaging and informative social media content primarily for the ASC's Instagram audience.Additional Information:Weekly shift lengths will vary depending on current needs, likely 3-5 hours a week.Qualifications:Willingness and excitement to be filmed for social media content such as video posts, tutorials, or livestreams.Effective verbal communication skills to positively represent the ASC.Must be a currently enrolled OU student in a degree-seeking program with one or more listed courses completed at OU.Second-semester freshman standing or higherAdequate demonstration of time/task management skillsWork Study applicants are welcome!Interested?Complete and submit your application in Handshake.Provide a sample Instagram Reel, Carousel, or other Content that you've made. Submit your creation using this form. Questions?Please email Nick Ronzi: [email protected] with any questions. 

Research Assistant at Oakland University

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:52:05 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 07/18/2026 Job Description 1: To assist with research on carbon dioxide reduction. The job includes experiments on CO2 reduction, data collection, and report writing. Job Description 2: To assist with research on lithium-sulfur batteries. The job includes experiments on coin cell battery assembly, electrochemical measurements, data collection, and report writing. 

Study Group Leader - Fall 2026 at Oakland University

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:16:39 +0000
Employer: Oakland University - Academic Success Center Expires: 08/29/2026 The Academic Success Center is currently hiring Study Group Leaders for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking undergraduate students who successfully completed one of the following courses at OU: ECN 3030, NRS 2010. Applicants must submit application on Handshake and also complete the application questions using this link.QualificationsMust be a currently enrolled OU student in a degree seeking programMust be second semester freshman standing or higherMinimum 3.7 GPA (A-) in the course(s) you want to lead and 3.0 GPA overallExpertise in the content area and learning skillsStrong organization and time management skillsMust be personable and empathetic towards peopleMust be recommended by one OU faculty member in the subject area of the Study Group - please send this recommendation form link to faculty: https://forms.gle/YKuUC3njh4B6EgeQ6Questions?Email [email protected]

Graduate Administrative Assistant at Oakland University

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:40 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 06/25/2026 Job Title:Graduate Assistant in the Department of Teaching and LearningNote: This is only for MATEE and MATSE Candidates Job Descriptions:Graduate Administrative Assistants(GAs) provide approximately 20 hours of service per week, over the course of a semester that are purely administrative duties. The Graduate Assistant for the Department of Teaching and Learning is an Oakland University graduate student. The GA, under the direction of the department chair is involved in the work of the departmentQualifications:Graduate Assistants must be fully admitted and enrolled for at least 8 credits for the academic year in a graduate program. Graduate course work and/or research must contribute directly to the satisfaction of Oakland's degree requirements. Graduate assistants must have and maintain good academic standing (3.0 grade point average).Qualifications:Applicants must be admitted and enrolled in an Oakland University graduate program.Ability to effectively work and communicate with prospective students, current students, family members, alumni, office colleagues, other university administrators and faculty, elementary, middle school and high school administrators and faculty.Must possess strong oral and written communications skills.Must possess strong computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.Must be detail oriented and employ excellent customer service skills.Two years of programming experience preferred.Ability to effectively lead and motivate international students to become familiar with our programs and to get involved.Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and handle multiple tasks at once.Must be able to work on projects independently.Expectations of the GA is 2 semesters commitmentTuition:Tuition (eight credits per semester or a total of 16 credits) will be compensated. Any additional credits and class fees, including books, will be the responsibility of the student. Compensation:Student will receive a pay check (via direct deposit if desired) on the last business day of each month for the duration of the assistantship. 

Camp RN Counselor at Oakland University

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:47:45 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 07/11/2026 Oakland University's School of Nursing is looking for highly organized, driven, cheerful, and detail-oriented individuals to fill the position of Camp RN Summer Camp Counselor.   Camp counselors are expected to serve as positive role models, demonstrating patience and empathy. This position reports directly to the Camp RN Leader and Director of Nursing Laboratories. Assist the Camp Leaders and Skills Instructors with facilitating and overseeing summer campers. Work with fellow Camp RN staff to plan and implement fun and engaging Summer Camp RN activities Responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers. Other duties as assigned. This is a two-week position (20-40 hrs).  Camp prep and camp runs   7/20-7/31.Minimum QualificationsMust be 17 years or older and have completed a high school degreeComfortable with working with children and youthAbility to organize time, material, and groupsPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDesired QualificationsInterest in Nursing, Health Sciences, Medicine, or other related health professions preferredPrevious experience working with childrenAbility to carry up to 30 lbsBLS or CPR certification preferredStrong leadership skills

Student Worker - LMS Digital Media Auditor at Oakland University

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:29:31 +0000
Employer: Oakland University - School of Medicine Expires: 04/16/2027 We are looking for a student worker who is familiar with digital learning and has an educational background and interest in healthcare sciences or medical education. The student worker in this role will review, audit, verify, and document all of our digital media content (for example, Panopto lecture recordings) in Moodle for all of the courses in our required curriculum.Job Duties: 1. Verification and Auditing (Core Tasks)Verify Video Origin: Cross-reference Panopto recordings with the previous year's folder to identify if content has been "reused/copied" or if it is a fresh recording.Calculate Total Contact Hours: Document the exact duration of each lecture and calculate the total "video runtime" for each course module.Identify Broken Links: Click through all embedded Panopto links within the LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) to ensure students won't hit "Access Denied" or "Video Not Found" errors.Check Folder Permissions: Ensure that the Panopto folder permissions have been updated so the current semester's students can actually view the content.2. Documentation and ReportingMaintain Course Inventories: Use a spreadsheet (Excel/Google Sheets) to log video titles, lengths, and "Original Air Date" for every lecture.Flag Outdated Content: Create a "Flag for Review" list for the supervisor when videos contain outdated syllabus info, old dates, or references to retired software/textbooks.Audit Accessibility: Check for the presence of auto-captions and flag any videos where captions are missing or significantly inaccurate.3. Content OrganizationStandardize Naming Conventions: Rename video files to follow a consistent format (e.g., AFCP1_WK01_Lecture01_Intro) to improve searchability and maintain iSEEK searchability.Archive Old Content: With review and oversight from the supervisor, move videos identified as "duplicates" or "outdated" into a designated archive folder to declutter the main Panopto view.Thumbnail Management: Ensure each video has a clear, professional-looking thumbnail or starting frame rather than a random mid-sentence freeze-frame.

Student Donor Experience Officer at Oakland University

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 18:42:51 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 02/24/2027 The Student Donor Experience Officer (SDXO) role at Oakland University offers a unique opportunity to be part of the university’s fundraising efforts.This role adapts, creates, and distributes content that builds meaningful connections, expresses gratitude, encourages fundraising support and communicates the impact of philanthropic gifts.Not only does this position offer a competitive $20/hour compensation, but also professional development and mentorship, similar to an internship, and will be great experience for resume-building. Employees will have the opportunity to interact and network with professional development staff, as well as the potential to network with OU alumni working in their field of study. This position provides outstanding job experience for students looking to go into a career in fundraising/development, sales/business, non-profit management, communication/marketing, project management, and more.Key Responsibilities:Engage with alumni, donors and parents using a combination of communication channels, including phone, video, email, social media, texting and virtual visits to provide engagement and solicitation (fundraising) opportunities that reflect the donor’s unique interests.Under the direction of professional staff, maintain donor-centered relationships with a portfolio of alumni, students, parents, and friends of the university.Share your personal OU experience to illustrate the impact of donations and encourage continued support.Contribute to the ongoing success of the university’s fundraising campaigns by soliciting donations and sharing institutional updates. These campaigns support the scholarships, research and extracurriculars that make OU a great place to study!Uphold donor confidentiality, fundraising ethics and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) guidelines. All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement.Being comfortable utilizing phone, video, email, and virtual communication technology is critical to success in this role.  Qualifications: Individuals from any major or background are encouraged to apply if they meet the following qualifications:Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly being able to tell a story in a traditional manner (example: via phone, one-to-one meeting, etc.) and or creatively (example: creating video content to tell a story, utilizing Canva or similar, etc).Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Enthusiastic about Oakland University and motivated to share your passion with others.Adaptable, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Strong customer service skills.Persistent, respectful, and dedicated to continuous improvement.Work Schedule:Minimum of 6 hours and up to 25 hours per week with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic/extracurricular commitments.Students will be asked to commit to at least two consecutive semesters.Work will generally be completed during regular university business hours, except for special opportunities or projects such as attending an event, participating in a photo/video shoot, accompanying a gift officer on a donor meeting, etc.Required Documents:Cover letter, two campus references (from previous campus job, resident advisor, professor, coach, etc.) -- please list their contact information as we may contact them. Candidates selected for the interview will be required to submit a video via our ThankView platform – a link will be sent if selected. Special Information: Please note that this job is located just off campus at the Frances M. Moceri House, 3151 University Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

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