TES Administrative Associate

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University, within Temporary Employment Services (TES), seeks an Administrative Support Associate to assist the department Chair, faculty and staff with clerical tasks and scheduling.

The role covers greeting visitors, copier/printer support, inventory and mail distribution, and relies on strong written and interpersonal communication and teamwork in a university setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of clerical and administrative support experience.
• Substitution allowed for Experience: Yes, when a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with basic office equipment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and answering departmental phone calls.
• Providing copier and printer support.
• Maintaining office supplies and assisting with inventory.
• Managing incoming mail and distributing it appropriately.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Auburn University is seeking an Administrative Support Associate. This individual will provide varied administrative and clerical support for the department’s Chair, Faculty and Staff.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and answering departmental phone calls.
• Providing copier and printer support.
• Maintaining office supplies and assisting with inventory.
• Managing incoming mail and distributing it appropriately.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services.

Substitution allowed for Experience: Yes, when a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The position requires excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). The ability to work basic office equipment, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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