IN THIS ROLE: Drive impactful projects at Oakland Schools by leading coordination and management, ensuring alignment with our goals and standards. Take ownership of planning, problem-solving, and communication with key stakeholders. Develop efficient procedures, timelines, and tracking systems to keep projects on track.

Bring your organizational expertise to support a range of administrative tasks and make a real difference!

WHAT WE NEED:

• Execute accounting tasks including tracking expenditures, processing purchase orders, reconciling invoices, transferring funds, and updating budgets.
• Maintain and update confidential files, records, and databases.
• Support the development and coordination of operating procedures and unit operations.
• Assist in creating presentations and materials.
• Lead communication efforts within and between departments, providing program and service information to staff and the public.
• Manage and execute events and activities, ensuring smooth coordination and logistics.
• Provide event support, including scheduling, agenda preparation, material assembly, and participant registration.
• Participate in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving with unit members and stakeholders.
• Assist with budget development, management, and documentation for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and manage contracts with independent contractors.
• Oversee travel arrangements for consultants and supervisors to conferences and meetings.
• Manage professional memberships for unit consultants.
• Provide administrative support, including duplicating materials, ordering supplies, and assisting with general tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree. Associates degree preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access or other database management software.
• Experience working with Google Forms, Sheets, Docs, Drives, and Hangouts preferred.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and manage work pressures and distractions.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting
• Knowledge of project management concepts and methods

WORK LOCATION: Oakland Schools Summit Campus - Materials Center 2214 Mall Drive East, Waterford, MI 48328

SALARY DETAILS: $22.10 - $25.63 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $27.59 after employment with Oakland Schools. Non Exempt position / 12-month work year.

WHY WORK FOR OS? Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you'll also get these great benefits: Pension Plan OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability. Full Health Coverage High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits Wellbeing Program OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development. Flexible Vacation Time Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter