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I worked at this job while I was a student at Oakland University, and it is a position that is only available to current students. For my means back then, the compensation was pretty good, and the work environment was professional and required prompt, courteous service, well-groomed dress etiquette, and attentiveness for proper conduct around exhibition pieces. This extended to classes in the gallery space and exhibition shows for the public

At the time, it was a small department, with the Director and Assistant Director of the gallery in charge and then three to four attendants on staff, with flexible schedules. The Director and the Assistant were very courteous and pleasant to work with most of the time, though they also held other positions on campus and were quite busy. To assist them, I frequently helped them move exhibition pieces, re-paint and clean the gallery space between shows, learned to set up speakers and a projector and screen, and to safely use a ladder to adjust light fixtures. I also picked up and delivered inter-departmental mail on occasion.

I would recommend working here if you are a student, but I would suggest that you make sure that your appearance is always presentable and that your service is always prompt and respectful. Couple that with a willingness to help in some of the maintenance tasks, and you will fit well there, and gain a variety of useful experience.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The level of clinical support is unmatched.  The opportunities to accrue fieldwork and practicum hours are exceptional and far exceed the opportunities that were available to me at my previous employer.  Being an educational setting significantly enhanced my educational experience through a multitude of hands-on learning opportunities.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Hard work and dedication is always a requirement of working in this industry no matter what company you work for.  Daily consistency and bringing your A game is always necessary even days when you might be tired or in need of a break.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very collaborative and cohesive.  Includes various cohorts of students enrolled in the OU Masters program as well as a few candidates from outside Masters programs and a few OU undergraduate trainees studying to acquire their BCaBA credentials.  Exceptionally well-run clinic environment with employees who truly care about the clients and the work they do.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Helping clients navigate a daily schedule that incorporates periods of focused table work and a multitude of daily activities with peers.  Coworkers are always willing to assist with peer programming.

Provide administrative support for the office by serving as the point of contact of the office with assisting students, visitors, and directing  incoming calls.  In addition I maintain the entering the timesheet for our casual employees into our university's software system called Banner.   

I've learned that is imperative to be the support system for the department to ensure that procedures are in compliance to office's policies.

I enjoy working with people, which allows me to be adaptable with working with my staff.  Our office operate as a team and I understand that each of our roles play a vital part in productivity of the office.

The hardest part of the job is during the summer months when there are down times.  I enjoy staying busy and working on task that are challenging for growth.  However, when I face moments like this, I always be sure to ask co-workers and my supervisor if they need assistance with any tasks and/or projects. 

I enjoy interacting with people.  I come in contact with dozens of students and prospective students daily working at an university.  In addition I enjoy developing innovative ideas to better assist with job activities.

Oakland University is a fantastic institution that provides students with an exceptional academic experience. The campus is beautiful and welcoming, with state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student body that promotes cultural understanding and inclusivity. The faculty and staff are knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

One of the highlights of Oakland University is its commitment to research and innovation. The university offers a wide range of research opportunities for students, and its state-of-the-art research facilities allow for groundbreaking research to take place in fields ranging from health sciences to engineering.

Moreover, the university provides its students with a vibrant campus life, including a variety of clubs, organizations, and events that cater to students' interests and passions. Additionally, the campus is conveniently located near the lively and diverse city of Detroit, providing students with ample opportunities to explore the city's cultural offerings and job market.

Overall, Oakland University is an outstanding institution that offers students an exceptional academic and personal experience.

A typical day at the Oakland University Writing Center varies greatly based on when final exams and papers are due. the closer to these deadlines, the busier the Writing Center will be. 
After being at the center for almost a whole year, I learned a lot of different teaching methods that can help all kinds of people learn new skills for writing. These methods also help show students what they've been doing right the entire time, helping improve the self-confidence of the tutee.
Of course, there were always a few tutees that did not want to do any work during the 45-minute sessions whatsoever. They could be simply ignoring the tutor whenever they were spoken to or they could be entirely too dependent on the tutor to do their own work. Based off of these different experiences, I've learned how to cooperate and guide people that do not even want to put in the effort. 
Just to quickly summarize these two parts down, I love my coworkers and my one boss because of how easygoing and helpful they are, but my hiring boss is very unpredictable with their mood, thus creating tension at the workplace.

Institution now has a distinct lack of leadership. Return to work has been a disaster, with the central administration being unwilling to make decisions - instead leaving it to individual units to decide on return to work policies. Outcomes not good. Like at most institutions, faculty reign supreme, but faculty apathy is a major problem. They don’t want to teach, they don’t want to support enrollment initiatives, and they generally complain about their workload. Administrators are no better. They grow schools without appropriate underpinnings for sustainability or accountability — good for their individual CVs but bad for the institution because they don’t have to justify failure when interviewing for level-up administrator positions. Just ask the previous provost who is now a university president. OU has become a microcosm for the direction of higher ed in the 21st century. It’s a shame because the university used to have so much vision.

I was extremely happy and fulfilled working at OU. Only was it until my last Manager to whom I did not mesh with, did I get fired. She was not supportive, rather she was cold, unapproachable, and very intimidating. All to which I mentioned in a tactful way when she asked me to be honest about why staff never questioned her orders. I then got fired. Prior to this, I had an excellent professional assessment and a very sound reputation as a professional with faculty, fellow staff members, upper management and most importantly students. 
How did she get away with this? Oakland has a probationary period I had to apparently adhere to even though I had been there for 6 years. The HR Director, later I found, did not check my work records. HR protects Directors before they will protect staff.  Be aware of Macomb County. Rochester - main campus is an amazing place to work. Go Golden Grizzlies! Please note: I am also an Alum, so this was a heart-breaking, life- changing experience for me.

I've spent most of my career working at Oakland University. The best part of OU, as everyone says, is the people. The second-best part is the learning opportunities. I grew a lot in my time there, and I will remember it fondly.

In my personal situation, I had an okay time of title changes and pay increases, to a point. The University really only sees IT as a cost center, and there was a long-stalled project to modernize and restructure IT at OU, and I could see my career stalling out if I stayed there. OU unfortunately has a culture of waste and stagnation, as far as operations goes, and my desire for operational excellence as an organization lead to deep burnout. Project management also was lacking, but showed faint signs of improving.

Bottom line:
If you're early in your career and motivated, there will be plenty of opportunity to be recognized and become more proficient. I highly recommend spending time here.

I worked for a few departments at OU. The majority of my time there I loved my job and the people I worked with, sadly I transferred departments and I ended up in a very toxic situation and was really only treated as a temp employee since I was let go immediately after the semester ended. 

My review is going to focus on my more recent job.

It was a tech-type position with a supervisor who was not qualified to be in charge of a tech related team. No real over sight existed so job decisions were often hampered by this individuals lack of experience. Despite being brought in specifically to head this particular area, there was constant interference and micromanagement. Overall it was a terrible experience and cost me working at a place I had originally loved and earned my degree at.

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