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Physics Grader at Oakland University

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:23:51 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 01/12/2026 Grade physics papers.

NRS 2020 Study Group Leader - Winter 2026 at Oakland University

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:03:54 +0000
Employer: Oakland University - Academic Success Center Expires: 01/10/2026 The Academic Success Center is currently seeking an undergraduate student who has successfully completed the NRS 2020 course at OU to run organized group study sessions.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/YKuUC3njh4B6EgeQ6Applicants must also complete the application questions using this link.Questions?Email [email protected]

Veteran Liaison at Oakland University

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:21:38 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/16/2025 Veteran Support Services Veteran Representative PositionVA Work-study Program Student Veteran or Veteran dependent student must be using VA Education benefits for the semester they are applying to work including:            Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 or 1606Can work up to 8 hours per day for a maximum of 25 hours per week Hourly wage of State or Federal minimum wage – whichever is higher- rate for winter 2026 is $15/hr- $12.48 will be paid by the VA and $2.52 will be paid by Oakland University.  This position requires student to complete VA work study hiring paperwork and OU hiring paperwork.Time sheets are submitted via VSS Work-study supervisor at 50 hour increments/or every 2 weeksVA Work-study Job Description This position will require the Work-study student to work in the VSS office located in 112 Vandenberg Hall and perform various tasks that include:Assisting student Veterans with education benefitsAssist with the textbook loan programProvide exemplary customer service while answering phones and assisting Veterans, guests, and OU community members in the VSS officeAssist on a committee for Veteran Week celebrationsAdditional tasks as required in our Veteran support centerRequired Qualifications and Skills Student must be in good academic standingExhibit excellent written and communication skillsOrganized and dependableKnowledgeable of Google platform including documents, spreadsheets and formsAble to represent OU through email, phone, virtual and in-person discussions and interviewsMinimum Qualifications Student Veteran using VA Educational Benefits with certified attendance at ¾ time or more Have 2 or more semesters remaining at OU Job Benefits Flexible work scheduleWork with your peers

Standardized Patient at Oakland University

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 15:30:16 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 01/08/2026 Position Title: Standardized Patient (SP) Standardized Patients (SPs) are trained individuals who portray patients, family members, or caregivers in a consistent, believable, and repeatable manner for the purpose of teaching and evaluating health-care learners. SPs assist in developing learners’ communication, assessment, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills by participating in structured clinical encounters in a simulated environment. This is for an off-site location at the Oakland West Center (OC) 1500 University Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Essential ResponsibilitiesPortray a patient case exactly as trained, including medical history, symptoms, emotions, behaviors, and affect.Participate in learner encounters including interviews, health histories, focused and/or full physical assessments depending on scenario design.Accurately recall and document details of the encounter for student feedback or evaluation forms.Provide constructive, behavior-based feedback to learners as trained.Follow scenario scripts and maintain consistency across repeated sessions so all learners encounter the same case conditions.Wear appropriate attire or moulage based on scenario requirements.Allow limited physical examination when specified and trained for safety.Maintain confidentiality of all student performance and program materials.Participate in training sessions to learn cases, behaviors, timing, and feedback models.Required QualificationsStrong reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow instructions.Excellent listening and communication skills.Ability to memorize case details and portray them consistently.Comfort with repeated clinical examinations that are non-invasive and trained for safety.Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience as an SP, actor, educator, or in performance-based roles.Experience providing structured feedback to learners.Comfort portraying emotionally complex scenarios (grief, anxiety, chronic illness) when applicable.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, walk, or lie down for periods depending on scenario needs.Tolerance for basic physical examination (non-invasive only).Ability to portray symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, or weakness as scripted.Work ScheduleScheduled on an as-needed basis depending on simulation events.Encounters may occur during daytime, evenings, or weekends based on program needs.Locations Oakland West Center (OWC)           1500 University Dr, Auburn Hill, MI 48326Human Health Building (HHB)          433 Meadow Brook Rd, Rocester, MI 48309CompensationHourly rate based with paid training sessions included.

Student Activities Funding Board Chairperson at Oakland University

Tue, 2 Dec 2025 18:28:06 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 02/02/2026 The Chairperson is responsible for the following:Understanding and fulfilling the regulations stated in these Bylaws, as well as the Constitution and Bylaws of the University Student Congress.Interpreting the SAFB Bylaws-The Judiciary Committee shall make final interpretations of the Bylaws in the event that an interpretation made by the Chairperson is challenged.Ensuring that all allocation decisions are made in a fair, equitable, impartial, and timely manner, pursuant to these regulations.Handling the adjudication of all waiver requests pursuant to the corresponding rules and regulations.-The Board may override the Chairperson’s decisions regarding waivers by a majority vote.The scheduling and formal conduction of regular Board meetings as well as any special or emergency sessions or hearings.The Chairperson has the authority to set the attendance policy for the Board. Consequences for a violation of the attendance policy shall be decided by the Chairperson.-All Board members must be allowed to utilize excused absences for meetings.-The Chairperson may permit the Associate Chairperson to conduct or attend meetings in the Chairperson’s absence.Maintaining all records for any action taken by the Board.-The records from prior terms are required to be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years to comply with the University auditing policies.-All records may be submitted to the Congressional archives.-Providing regularly updated records to the Advisor as well as the Office of Student Involvement’s (OSI) Accounting Clerk on a weekly basis.Developing forms and procedures to fulfill the responsibilities of the Board as outlined in these regulations.If the Chairperson designates the use of a new form to meet funding requirements, the use must be announced at the following General Body Meeting of the University Student Congress.Conducting a minimum of one (1) training session per funding period during the academic year for student organizations to attend.Attendance to these trainings may be required for an organization to maintain good standing with the Board.The Board may, at their discretion, decide to hold additional training sessions per funding period if necessary.Providing a copy of these regulations, as well as any addenda, to all student organizations in either paper and/or electronic format.Chairperson may terminate any board member from their position, pending the approval of the Judiciary committeeThe Chairperson and/or their designee(s) will be responsible for conducting audits.

Golden Grizzlies Pantry Student Assistant (Work Study Needed) at Oakland University

Tue, 2 Dec 2025 15:53:22 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 01/26/2026 You must have a Federal Work Study award for the Winter 2026 semester.The position will involve interacting with shoppers and donors in person and via email, stocking shelves, checking expiration dates, processing donations, and light cleaning. They will be part of a small team of student workers providing food and clothing assistance to the university community. Ideal candidates will be comfortable talking to people and helping to create a warm, safe environment in the pantry. They must also be prepared to protect the confidentiality of shoppers, and come with an understanding of the sensitivities around receiving assistance. Work schedules will be built around class schedules, and shifts can range in time length. Students may work alongside another student assistant, with the pantry manager, or on their own.

ISE Lean Intern at Oakland University

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:28:05 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/19/2025 Student will work with continuous process improvement lean principles at a non-profit organization under the supervision of an ISE Professor.

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Oakland University

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:37:55 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/19/2025 The IRL² Lab at Oakland University is seeking a SOPHOMORE or JUNIOR undergraduate research assistant to support ongoing research in social robotics and affective computing. Our mission is to advance emotionally intelligent and socially aware robotic systems that can interact naturally with people across diverse contexts.ResponsibilitiesAssist in designing and running human–robot interaction experiments.Collect and annotate multimodal data (speech, facial expression, body movement).Support development and testing of AI-driven robot behaviors.Contribute to data analysis and literature reviews.Preferred QualificationsSophomore or Junior-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field at Oakland UniversityBasic programming skills in Python; familiarity with ROS or machine learning is a plus.Interest in robotics, human-AI interaction, and the connection of human science with affective computingBenefits:Hands-on experience with advanced robotics and AI technology.Mentorship from experienced researchers.Opportunities for publications and conference presentations.A collaborative and innovative work environment.Undergrads research assistants stipend based on the OU rate.Opportunity to start a fully-funded MSc or direct PhD after graduation.-We start in January 2026.To apply, send your resume and a brief statement of interest to [email protected] with the subject line “Undergraduate RA Application-Social Robotics.”

Library Service Desk Assistant at Oakland University

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:40:14 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/15/2025 Please only apply if you have the following availability:Monday: 1pm - 6pm; 6pm - 11pmTuesday: 1pm - 6pmWednesday: 1pm - 6pmThursday: 1pm - 6pm; 6pm - 11pmSaturday: 10am - 6pm--Kresge Library's Service Desk is always staffed and is often the first contact that library users have with the library. Student assistants must represent the library in a positive manner. Punctuality, dependability, and an ability to deliver excellent customer service are essential components of this position. Student assistants can expect to answer questions, take phone calls, circulate library materials, monitor the library building, and assist with special projects as needed.Cover letters are requested. These do not need to be lengthy, but they should talk specifically about why you are interested in working in a library.  RequirementsWillingness and ability to work an established scheduleAccuracy with alpha/numeric sequencesAttention to detail.Ability to use computers and library automation system. Ability to work without close supervision. Dependability. Keyboarding skills. Good interpersonal communication skills. Capable of reading labels for shelving and shelf-reading. Physical ability to stand, bend and lift books. Ability to move loaded book carts. Sufficient English language skills to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly with library users. Principal Duties and Responsibilities1. Assist library patrons at the Service Desk2. Lend and receive library materials3. Adhere to library policies and procedures4. Explain policies and procedures to patrons5. Answer and transfer incoming calls or take messages6. Use the library catalog and OU website to help patrons7. Locate and retrieve items in Reserve, Interlibrary Loan or other special Hold Locations8. Search for and retrieve items held in the library’s stacks9. Shelve library material and shelf-read for correctness10. Shift library materials as directed11. Direct patrons to other departments/locations on campus12. Assist in opening and/or closing library as needed13. Assist in maintaining the appearance of the library14. Report problems to a supervisor15. Work weekend and late shifts16. Be customer oriented, pleasant, courteous and approachable17. Work well both unsupervised and as part of a team

Writing Center Consultant at Oakland University

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:16:19 +0000
Employer: Oakland University Expires: 12/15/2025 The Oakland University Writing Center (OUWC) seeks undergraduate and graduate students with significant writing experience. Consultants work one-on-one with campus writers at all stages of the writing process, create and offer presentations on writing-related topics, and research center services. Prerequisites:Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program at least half timeCompletion of first year writing requirements and at least one disciplinary writing courseGPA of 3.0 or betterAvailability to work at least two semesters after the semester of hire because training takes several weeksWillingness to work at least five (5) hours per weekAbility not only to write well but also to coach others on their writing without doing the work for themCompetencies:In addition to students who are strong communicators, we seek flexible, collaborative, empathetic active listeners who facilitate learning and model effective writing practice. Benefits:a competitive hourly rateflexible schedulingpaid training and professional development that will transfer into other professional settingsresearch and innovation opportunitiespublication opportunitiespaid conference attendancerewarding academic work that enhances consultants own writing acumen and improves their employment prospectsRequired Application Materials:To be considered for this position, you must meet the criteria listed in the job description AND submit the following: resumeconsultant application formfaculty recommendation form

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