Administrative Lead, Geosciences Department

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-Changing Impact

Culture of Excellence

Generous benefits

Work/Life balance

Southern hospitality

Job summary

The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University seeks an experienced, highly organized, and service-oriented Lead Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative, fiscal, and operational support to the Department Chair, faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

This central administrative professional ensures day-to-day operations, manages calendars and inquiries, coordinates travel and budget tracking, supervises student workers, and upholds confidentiality with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative activities of the department's main office.
• Serve as the primary contact for faculty, staff, students, alumni, visitors, and external partners.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Department Chair.
• Manage departmental calendars, meetings, scheduling, and office communications.
• Monitor and improve administrative workflows and office procedures.
• Answer, screen, and direct telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
• Supervise student workers in the main office.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University seeks an experienced, highly organized, and service-oriented Lead Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative, fiscal, and operational support to the Department Chair, faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

This central administrative professional ensures day-to-day operations, manages calendars and inquiries, coordinates travel and budget tracking, supervises student workers, and upholds confidentiality with