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TES Administrative Support Associate

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES1731P
Home Org Name Agricultural Econ & Rural Sociol
Division Name College of Agriculture
Position Title TES Administrative Support Associate
Estimated Hours Per Week 40
Anticipated Length of Assignment
Job Summary
Perform job duties of Administrative Support Associate until full-time position is filled. The individual selected for the position will serve as the initial point of contact for all who enter the main department office.

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
  • Emergencies


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
  • Serve as a point of contact for department head, faculty, staff, and graduate students.
  • Answer main department phone line.
  • Sort/distribute mail.
  • Provide general administrative/clerical support.
  • Must have experience with Microsoft office and Outlook and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years experience.
  • All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before May 1st.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional
  • Organized person to perform administrative job duties in academic department.
  • Knowledge of Banner and Kronos is desired.
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $14.00/hour
Work Hours 7:45a.m. - 4:45p.m.
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 04/28/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/37620

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Other
  3. Letter of Recommendation
  4. Other Documentation
  5. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
    • LinkedIn
    • AcademicKeys
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversityJobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • Indeed
    • RecruitMilitary
    • The Tuskegee News
    • Professional organization or journal
    • Veterans Assistance Services
    • Disability Assistance Services
    • State Employment Service
    • Social Media
    • AU Job Bulletin
    • Notified by an Auburn employee
    • College or university Career Services
    • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
    • Other
  2. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No