TES Training Program Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a TES Training Program Assistant to plan and coordinate courses, conferences, events, and training programs across campus. The role involves managing program information, maintaining records and databases, assisting with budgets and financial tracking, and evaluating outcomes to guide program decisions.

Travel within the state may be required. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree
• Experience in customer service and program management.
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to travel to various locations in the State of Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates outreach programs for targeted groups; assesses program needs, organizes program material; evaluates program success.
• Develops and implements in-service training which includes program design, planning, implementation, and necessarily follow up activities.
• Meets with clientele to define needs or problem areas.
• Assists in the development of marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to a targeted audience.
• Maintains a database and/or website related to a specific activity, project, or service. Acts as a project manager in planning and coordinating activities to support a specific program and may conduct research for an activity, program, or service and develop reports and strategies, and avenues to disseminate the information.
• Manages and assists in the development of budgets and maintains financial records related to a specific activity, project, or service.
• Works alongside governing boards to conduct activities on behalf of professional associations and state agencies.
• Excellent communication skills, writing, and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite are essential.
• Assembles course materials for participants including notebooks, binders, and digital materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be able to travel using own vehicle in the state and overnight work-related trips.

Skills

Customer service

Program management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driving

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

The TES Training Program Assistant will be responsible for planning and coordinating courses, conferences, events, and training programs. This includes working closely with designated contacts at various organizations to understand their needs, coordinate schedules and logistics, and ensure programs are successfully delivered.

The role also involves managing program information, maintaining records and databases, assisting with budgets and financial tracking, and evaluating program outcomes. The individual will review participation, expenses, and revenue to determine whether programs are financially successful and whether training programs should be continued, modified, or discontinued based on their effectiveness and results.

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

• Develops and coordinates outreach programs for targeted groups; assesses program needs, organizes program material; evaluates program success.
• Develops and implements in-service training which includes program design, planning, implementation, and necessarily follow up activities.
• Meets with clientele to define needs or problem areas.
• Assists in the development of marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to a targeted audience.
• Maintains a database and/or website related to a specific activity, project, or service. Acts as a project manager in planning and coordinating activities to support a specific program and may conduct research for an activity, program, or service and develop reports and strategies, and avenues to disseminate the information.
• Manages and assists in the development of budgets and maintains financial records related to a specific activity, project, or service.
• Works alongside governing boards to conduct activities on behalf of professional associations and state agencies.
• Excellent communication skills, writing, and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite are essential.
• Assembles course materials for participants including notebooks, binders, and digital materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be able to travel using own vehicle in the state and overnight work-related trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree
• Experience in customer service and program management.
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Must have a reliable vehicle to travel to various locations in the State of Alabama.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, writing and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Suite are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be able to able to travel using own vehicle in the stae and overnight work-related trips.
• Periodic liftng and transporting of training materiuals and related items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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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