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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES3082P

Home Org Name

Auburn Online

Division Name

Provost and VP Academic Affair

Position Title

Project Management Assistant

Estimated Hours Per Week

30

Anticipated Length of Assignment

1 Year

Job Summary

TheTES Project Management Assistant assists the Academic Program Administrator in supporting academic and administrative teams in coordinating and executing educational projects. This role involves assisting with project planning, scheduling meetings, tracking tasks, and maintaining course project documentation. The assistant collaborates with the Auburn Online instructional design and creative team members as needed for project tracking.

This position supports a hybrid work model. On-the-job-training will be provided for specific tasks and tools.

Essential Functions

+ Attending project meetings, taking detailed notes, and distributing communications.

+ Assisting the Project Manager with managing project details and dashboards using platforms like Box, Power BI, and varied project management systems.

+ Creating templates and tools to streamline handoffs between internal and external teams.

+ Maintaining consistent communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment.

+ Supporting instructional design efforts by organizing materials and facilitating course updates.

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

+ Effective communication (written and verbal)

+ Administrative experience

+ Microsoft Suites and Google

Desired Qualifications

+ Familiarity with Canvas

+ Minimum commitment of one year

+ Personal traits to include self-starter, independent worker, critical thinker, quick learner, adaptable, patient, attention to detail, and accountable

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$14.00 per hour

Work Hours

Monday - Wednesday; 7:45AM - 4:45PM

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

10/23/2025

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

All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Wendy Cooper at [email protected].

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56492

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcripts

4. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation