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Academic Services Administrator

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number S3332P
Home Org Name Graduate Outreach Program (Orgn: 129731)
Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title Academic Services Administrator
Job Class Code AA14
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Graduate On-line Program is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Services Administrator. This position is responsible for coordinating the academic services and support for Graduate Online Program.

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Essential Functions
  • Supervises administrative support and financial/budget staff to provide consistent and organized business and operational support to internal and external customers within the Engineering Online and Engineering Professional Development areas.


  • Grant writing will be an integral part of the essential functions. The candidate will need to identify, research, and apply for grants applicable to Engineering Online/higher education.

  • Maintain employee professional records.

  • Collaborate with EOL and EPD administrators to provide administrative support for conferences and events.

  • Collaborates with EPD administrator and EOL colleagues to identify and apply for grants specifically related to higher education and engineering.

  • Coordinate the initial and follow-up responses for our third-party system for student recruitment.

  • Oversees the coordination and administration of the department’s information technology and communications needs (desktop, mobile, and telecom systems), miscellaneous building services, property, surplus, and risk management insurance services, conference room and department automobile reservations and maintenance, key access control; purchasing and procurement activities including purchasing supplies, printed materials, and office equipment; maintaining supply inventories, renewing individual and departmental subscriptions, and preparing vendor and travel vouchers.

  • Works with department leadership team and the budget office, supports the development, coordination, tracking, monitoring, and analyzing of the department’s or division’s budget; processes department’s financial transactions daily to include processing invoices, purchase requisitions, error corrections, travel vouchers, budget change orders, direct charges, and journal vouchers; prepares and disseminates business and financial reports; reconciles purchasing cards and administers professional service contracts.

  • Coordinates, prepares correspondences, schedule meetings and maintaining calendars, assist callers and/or customers regarding departmental policies and procedures, make travel arrangements, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and research issues and concerns.

  • Coordinates and tracks the flow of information, documents, and tasks between the department head and departmental managers and directors to ensure tasks and deadlines are achieved. Provides guidance to and assists departmental staff regarding administrative and financial policies, procedures, processes, and services. Recommends improvements to departmental administrative and financial process.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with 3 years of experience in administrative and financial support services.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a diverse population; Ability to multi task; Superior interpersonal and teamwork skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; well-developed organizational skills; computer and online application skills; strong customer service orientation; ability to assume responsibility, take initiative, and work independently and in teams; Demonstrated ability to build relationships with different contingencies including faculty, students, managers, employers.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned goals in a timely manner and ability to work with detailed information with attention to accuracy.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications
Experience working in Higher Education
Experience in Banner and Kronos, Canvas
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $37,900 - $56,900
Job Category Administrative
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 03/14/2024
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
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  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. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
    • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
    • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
  3. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited university with 3 years of experience in administrative and financial support services?
    • Yes
    • No