• Administrative Support Associate

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4824P

    Home Org Name

     

    Communication

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Liberal Arts

    Position Title

    Administrative Support Associate

     

    Job Class Code

    DA02A/B

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    The **College of Liberal Arts** is excited to recruit candidates for our next **Administrative Support Associate** for the School of Communication & Journalism who will provide administrative and general clerical support within an academic department for a broad variety of office and project support duties and tasks.

    Essential Functions

    + Performs multiple duties which are a mix of administrative and clerical in nature, which may include, but are not limited to data gathering, data management, correspondence, filing, calendar management, event scheduling, registration, mail distribution, answering the phone, website maintenance, and purchasing/ordering supplies.

    + Provides budget tracking and monitoring, payroll processing, travel/expense voucher processing, as well as other expenditure processing.

    + Advises faculty, staff, and students of standard policies or procedures.

    + Acts as a liaison to other departments, clients, and students on behalf of director.

    + Acts as point of contact for purchasing or vendor/outside agencies.

    + May perform some administrative duties which may include, but are not limited to budget coordination, human resources administration (beyond payroll entry), recruitment coordination, preparation of reports/documents/presentations, or coordination of complex projects or events.

    + May also include but are not limited to scheduling classrooms, waitlist management, entering course information in to AU student scheduling system, maintaining grades/registration, conducting teaching effectiveness surveys, contacting bookstores concerning textbooks, study abroad administration, facilitating departmental presentations, and administrative issues related to student academic or financial status.Interacts with prospective students and parents/guardians.

     

    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!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    **Level I:** High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years experience in clerical and administrative support services.

    **Level II:** High school diploma plus 4 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services.

    Substitutions Allowed for Experience:

    Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

     

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of office rules, procedures and operations that require previous training and experience to perform.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

     

    None Required.

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience with:

    + AU systems (Banner, TigerBuy, People Admin)

    + Adobe Express

    + AUSOME scholarship administration

    + Building facilities management and submitting work orders

    + Planning department events

    + Coordinating school resources such as offices, labs, conference rooms and equipment

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $33,150-$49,890

     

    Job Category

     

    Office/Administrative Support

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    10/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    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. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56284

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Transcripts

    2. Letter of Recommendation