TES Contracts and Grants Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks a candidate to serve as a liaison between faculty, staff and sponsors in the College of Agriculture, assisting with contracts and grants through the Temporary Employment Services (TES) unit. This in-house team supports campus needs with temporary staff for peak workloads and special projects.

The role involves advising on proposals, reviewing budgets for compliance, and contributing to grant-related processes within a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a business field is preferred.
• Experience with Excel and budgeting is desired.
• Experience in management of contracts and/or grants, and grant proposal development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and/or assist with preparation and submission of proposals, including review of documentation and budgets for compliance with university, legal, and cost accounting standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant proposal development

Contract/grant management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in business field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsors in the College of Agriculture to assist with contracts and grants.

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.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

The person in this position will advise and/or assist with the preparation and submission of proposals, including review of documentation and budgets for compliance with University, legal, and cost accounting standards, and other guidelines.

Qualifications

High School diploma

Desired:

Bachelor's degree in a business field, experience working with excel and budgeting, experience in management of contracts and/or grants, experience in grant proposal development.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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