Graduate Assistant

Salary Range: USD $15.00/Hr. - USD $15.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, AL

Job Type: Student

Department: Planning Design and Construction

Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Req ID: 9427

Overview

A Graduate Assistant is provided with an educational experience aligned with or related to their program of study whereby they apply the specific functional knowledge, skills and abilities gained from their overall educational program. There may be duties other than teaching, research or extension, and the following guidelines must be adhered to:

• At least 60% of the student’s primary duties and responsibilities are directly related their program of study.

• No more than 25% of the student’s duties and responsibilities are administrative/clerical in nature. (i.e. event setup and takedown, filing, copying, etc.)

Job Summary:

• Maintain and update database of building and infrastructure documents to reflect the most accurate information possible.

Responsibilities

1. Scan and upload building documents to a database and add requested metadat

2. Compare database with existing files to fine missing information.

3. Find errors and correct documents misidentified.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate degree program, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and good academic standing

• A Graduate Assistant Exempt must meet eligibility requirements and be supervised by a faculty member, administrator or other appropriate university employee who is responsible for monitoring and evaluating their performance at least on an annual basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with databases and have a full understanding of the issues that make documents difficult.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience reading floorplans drawings. Understands different types of documents involved in construction. Majoring in Community Planning, Public Administration, building science, and Architecture.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledgeable of databases.

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.

• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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