Student Program Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University COSAM STEM Outreach Office is seeking a reliable student employee to join the team. The role supports planning, coordination, and delivery of K-12 STEM outreach programs, events, and materials, with roughly 10 hours per week and potential for more during events.

You'll work with educators, volunteers, and students, handling registration, communications, and data management while developing educational resources.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities are essential for coordinating STEM outreach events.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Dependability and professionalism in a student employee role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with students, teachers, and partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capacity to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of STEM outreach programs and events.
• Interact with K-12 students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and community partners.
• Support registration, communications, and participant management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Dependability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe Express

Social media platforms

Job description

Overview

The Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) STEM Outreach Office promotes scientific literacy, STEM career awareness, and hands-on learning opportunities for K-12 students, educators, and communities across Alabama and beyond. Through events, competitions, camps, teacher professional development, and community engagement programs, we inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators.

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and enthusiastic student employee to join our team. Students typically work approximately 10 hours per week, with additional hours available during major events and program seasons. Some programs occur during evenings and weekends; however, event schedules are planned well in advance whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of STEM outreach programs and events


• Interacting with K-12 students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and community partners


• Supporting registration, communications, and participant management activities


• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and program records


• Creating educational materials, promotional content, and program resources


• Organizing supplies, equipment, and event materials


• Assisting with event setup, facilitation, and breakdown


• Collecting and organizing evaluation data and feedback


• Providing general administrative and logistical support for outreach initiatives


• Contributing ideas for program improvement and participant engagement

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn Univeristy


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Dependability and professionalism


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment


• Interest in STEM education, outreach, event planning, or community engagement

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Familiarity with Adobe Express, social media platforms, or graphic design tools


• Experience working with youth, educational programs, camps, or community events


• Customer service or public-facing experience

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOUconsider student employment at Auburn University?

• 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 YOUare a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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