TES Administrative Support Assistant - Urban Studio

Salary Range: USD $15.00/Hr. - USD $20.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, AL

Job Type: Temporary

Department: Bham Urban Studies Ctr

Associated Division: College Arch Desgn and Construction

Req ID: 9324

Overview

This position will be located in Birmingham, Alabama

The TES Administrative Support Assistant will support the academic-related activities of the Urban Studio at the Auburn in Birmingham Building.

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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with receptionist duties, receiving and routing telephone calls and visitors, and providing or gathering information as needed.

• Prepare documents, reports, newsletters, databases, and manuscripts; compose correspondence and distribute mail.

• Operate standard office equipment, including personal computers, copiers, and fax machines.

• Processes and prepares forms such as work orders, purchase orders, and personnel documents.

• Maintain inventory and order office supplies, materials, and IT/student equipment.

• Sets up and maintains files and records.

• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and provide secretarial and administrative support for the existing administrative team at the Urban Studio.

• Assist in planning and coordinating special events, including orientations, workshops, conferences, and department tours.

• Assist with the coordination of provided student housing at The William, including updating application information through Smartsheet and managing internal records. The selected candidate will also serve as an additional point of contact between students and the property management team to coordinate move-in/move-out, routine access, and maintenance issues.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in clerical support services and engaging with students in an academic setting

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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