Job Summary
The Exploration Center in Career Discovery and Success is looking for a TES Administrative Support Assistant to provide office support on Auburn University’s Main Campus. The role’s primary function is to be a warm presence at the front desk, welcoming and processing students arriving for appointments and drop-ins and answering/directing phone calls and emails.
Candidates who are a good fit for this position should have a primary focus on supporting departmental goals and innovative plans to establish meaningful connections with incoming students and families to help students explore career opportunities and build connections. This temporary position is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience with Auburn University that can be applied to full-time/regular positions in our office that may be available soon.
To learn more about Career Discovery and Success click here.
About TES : Temporary Employment Services ( TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
· Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
· Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
· Assistance with special projects
· Seasonal work
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES
Essential Functions
* Acts as office receptionist; receives and routes visitors, telephone calls, and emails; provides and gathers information.
* Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
* Assists in maintaining inventory of office supplies, materials and equipment.
* May assist in setting up/coordinating special events such as orientations, workshops, conferences, department tours, etc., and contribute to maintenance of the office and classroom calendar.
Why Work at Auburn?
* Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
* Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
* We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
* Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
* A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
* Experience in administrative support services
* Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Banner, EAB Navigate360, Handshake
* Experience in higher education setting
Salary Range
Salary Range $15.00 - $23.00/hour
Work Hours
Estimated Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week.
City and State
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located in: Alabama
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/11/2025
Closing Date
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
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* * Do you have a High school diploma PLUS 2 years of clerical and admin experience OR a Degree to use in lieu of experience?
o Yes
o No
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