Position Purpose:

• Provide professional level support to the Director of the Eye Research Institute for ERI matters, the Director of the OUWB Eye Research Center for ERC matters, and ERI faculty.
• Responsible for administration of financial areas, working directly with Budgeting, Purchasing, Accounting, the Research Office, Payroll, and the Business Office at OUWB.
• Responsible for administration of personnel areas working directly with Human Resources, Academic Human Resources, Student Financial Services, the International Office of Students and Scholars, and the Office of Legal Affairs (Immigration).
• Responsible for administration of operational areas working directly with Facilities, PSS, UTS, Property Management, Biological Research Support Facility, and outside vendors.
• Responsible for Event Planning for both the OU-ERI and the OUWB-ERC.
• Responsible for supervision of the administrative assistant and department student employee
• Oversees OUWB- ERC business by working directly with their Business office, Faculty Affairs, Information Technology, Marketing, a Research Associate, and Office Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years' administrative experience including accounting and payroll.
• Knowledge of and experience in monitoring grant activity.
• Knowledge of and experience in research laboratory environment.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education.
• Proficiency in Banner.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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