TES Administrative Support Assistant

Position

The College of Pharmacy’s Associate Dean for Research Administration is hiring a TES Administrative Support Assistant to provide part‑time, temporary administrative support for the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy Center for Opioid Research, Education and Outreach program (COACH).

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 staffing needs across campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons, most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work

AU students are not eligible for TES.

• Answers telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Creates and maintains records, files, documents, and images in the data system
• Prepares documents, reports, newsletters and manuscripts, and may compose correspondence
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc.
• Assists the COACH Operations Manager with administrative and clerical tasks
• Performs routine administrative duties, including email correspondence, filing, record keeping, maintaining calendars, and ordering supplies
• Provides logistic and administrative support for meetings/events and assists manager with pre‑planning, scheduling, venue set‑up/teardown, and participant management
• Travels statewide to provide on‑site support for COACH programs and events, including some overnight trips when necessary for multi‑day events

• Life‑Changing Impact
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  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence
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  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You
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  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama
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  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
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  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in a fast‑paced office environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 20 lb. boxes/equipment as needed

• Experience administratively supporting events

Salary: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour

Work Hours:

M–F 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (scheduling will vary based on programs/events)

Auburn, Alabama

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