Auburn University is excited to kick off the search for a TES Asset Management Associate! In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in keeping Auburn’s property operations running smoothly. From removing and receiving assets to organizing, tracking, and accounting for state- and federally-funded property, you’ll support departments across campus and ACES divisions. You’ll also help manage these assets through their final destination—whether that’s transfer, sale, or disposal—all while ensuring everything is handled safely, professionally, and in full compliance with state and federal regulations. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to make an impact behind the scenes, this could be the opportunity for you!
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 students are not eligible for TES .
Essential Functions
* Removes or receives state and/or federally-funded property from 300+ departments throughout campus and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.
* Assists in verifying appropriate items to be surplused utilizing the Surplus work order submitted by the department. Accounts for all Auburn University Asset tags, confirming surplus status.
* Identifies and records surplus items entering the university’s inventory, ensuring accurate documentation, tracking, and completion of necessary forms and reports. Assists in completing state entity transfer forms and inventory reports.
* Assesses the condition and value of surplus assets, determining their potential for reuse, sale, or disposal.
* Maintains a comprehensive inventory system for surplus items, including storage, organization, and retrieval.
* Assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal property laws, including obtaining written consent for federally owned items.
* Facilitates the sale, auction, or donation of surplus assets, coordinating with internal departments, external buyers, or state organizations.
* Assists Alabama state-funded agencies such as public schools, police departments, prisons, and any other agency that receives the majority of their funds from the state, in finding needed items and updating the Surplus Property Inventory system accordingly.
* Assists Auburn University faculty & staff in locating furniture equipment, and vehicles from the warehouse.
* Assists in coordinating and generating work orders to other Campus service support units to assist with the transport to the Surplus Facility. Helps ensure accurate accounting and verification of items during arrival and processing.
* Receives, organizes, and prepares campus-wide electronic waste for disposal compliant with Federal/State laws and compliant with policies to prevent compromise of date.
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
Salary Range
Salary Range $14.00 - $15.00/hour
Work Hours
Work Hours 7:45am-4:45pm
City position is located in:
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located:
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date
Posting Date 06/02/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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* * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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