Temporary Front Desk & Admin Support Associate

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Office of Information Technology seeks a temporary administrative employee to provide essential front desk support on an as-needed basis. This call-in position runs Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM, with duties at the OIT Building front desk.

The role includes answering calls on the university and OIT lines, greeting visitors, assisting with parking and guest wifi, handling mail and shipments, and supporting the Admin Support Associate during absences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides backup for Admin Support Associate during absences.
• Serves as a front-line point of contact to students, parents, faculty, staff, and the general public, answering and forwarding calls.
• Greets and assists staff and visitors entering the OIT Building.
• Assists with visitor parking and guest wifi access.
• Receives and distributes mail, freight, and deliveries; prepares outgoing shipments.
• Maintains vehicle fleet user log and keys access.
• Performs other administrative support and general reception duties.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Auburn University’s Office of Information Technology seeks a temporary administrative employee to provide essential front desk support on an as-needed basis. This call-in position runs Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM, with duties at the OIT Building front desk.

The role includes answering calls on the university and OIT lines, greeting visitors, assisting with parking and guest wifi, handling mail and shipments, and supporting the Admin Support Associate during absences.