Undergraduate Front Desk & Admin Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University is seeking a dependable Undergraduate Student Worker to assist with daily front-office operations. This role serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing administrative support to help ensure efficient departmental operations.

This position is ideal for a student who is organized, customer-service oriented, and interested in gaining experience in a professional office environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student enrolled at Auburn University NOT in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional demeanor.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, and file management).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Provide basic information about departmental offices, classrooms, and services.
• Assist with filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents.
• Help prepare materials for meetings, events, or faculty activities.
• Support scheduling and room reservations as needed.
• Distribute mail and packages within the department.
• Assist with maintaining office supply inventory.
• Support departmental events, workshops, or seminars when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Represent the department in a professional and positive manner.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by departmental staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional demeanor

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student at Auburn University (not ME)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University is seeking a dependable Undergraduate Student Worker to assist with daily front-office operations. This role serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing administrative support to help ensure efficient departmental operations.

This position is ideal for a student who is organized, customer-service oriented, and interested in gaining experience in a professional office environment on campus.