Student Employee

Auburn; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 7,250 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain valuable work experience

Build your network

Make a difference in the academic experience

Job summary

Auburn University is looking for a Student Employee for the Building Operations department at the Auburn Alumni Center. This role involves supporting daily facility operations and event services, including event setup, building maintenance, and front desk operations.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled students in good academic standing, possess strong customer service skills, and be dependable and punctual. Working conditions may require evening and weekend availability depending on event schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled student at Auburn University in good academic standing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown according to specifications.
• Provide on-site event support and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Support building maintenance operations and perform light cleaning.
• Staff the reception desk and greet visitors.
• Monitor facility spaces for cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with inventory and equipment organization.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Overview

Advancement at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Student Employee to provide support for the Building Operations department at the Auburn Alumni Center.

This position supports the day-to-day functions of facility operations and event services. It assists with event setup and support, basic building maintenance tasks, and front desk operations to help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and breakdown; including arranging tables, chairs, equipment, and signage according to event specifications
• Provide on-site event support to ensure smooth execution, including troubleshooting basic issues and responding to staff or guest needs
• Support building maintenance operations by performing light cleaning, reporting maintenance concerns, and assisting with minor upkeep tasks
• Staff the reception desk by greeting visitors, answering questions, directing traffic, and providing general information
• Monitor facility spaces to ensure cleanliness, organization, and adherence to policies
• Assist with inventory, supply restocking, and equipment organization
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or incidents promptly

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University, in good academic standing
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service or event support experience
• Ability to perform light physical work (lifting, moving furniture, standing for extended periods)

Working Conditions:

• May require evening and weekend availability based on event schedules
• Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs and perform physical tasks related to event setup

Why Work at Auburn?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life‑changing work our students and employees perform.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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