TES Administrative Assistant - Department of Geosciences

TES Administrative Assistant - Department of Geosciences

Join Auburn University’s Department of Geosciences as a highly motivated Administrative Assistant. This role provides essential administrative, financial, and clerical support to the Office Supervisor and contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the department.

Position Information

Requisition Number: TES
3114P
Home Org Name:
Department of Geosciences
Division Name:
College of Sciences & Math
Estimated Hours Per Week: 15–20
Anticipated Length of Assignment: 12 months

Essential Functions

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Office Supervisor and department leadership.
• Assist with purchasing transactions, including P‑card reconciliation, travel arrangements, and reimbursements.
• Monitor office supplies and inventory, initiating orders as needed.
• Maintain records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Serve as a point of contact for visitors, students, and faculty, providing professional and courteous customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and operations.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Impact:
  Research, instruction, and outreach change lives and create lasting impact.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We leverage strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top higher‑education employer.
• Supportive Environment:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers Southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to major cities and beaches.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience providing administrative or office support services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong organizational and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a university or higher education setting.
• Knowledge of Auburn University’s administrative systems, Banner, and Jaggaer.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Experience with financial processing such as Purchasing Card.

Posting Detail Information
Salary Range: $15.00–$18.00 per hour

Work Hours:

7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (hours may vary)
City:
Auburn, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Apply today and become part of Auburn University’s mission to advance research, education, and service.