Auburn University, Alabama
Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for an Equestrian Center Student Worker! Student workers in the Equestrian Center assist with, and maintain daily care of Equestrian Center Horses.
Why should
YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
For questions regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Katie Renfroe, at kjr0007@auburn.edu
.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality daily care of the horses at the Equestrian Center
- Clean stalls, feed, water, turnouts and blanketing of horses
- Administer medications and perform medical treatments
- Oversee general horse health
- Assist with veterinary and farrier when needed
- Additional duties to be assigned
Qualifications:
- Enrolled student at Auburn University
Expectations:
- Applicants must have prior experience interacting with horses.
- Must be able to work at least 2 mornings and additional afternoons.
- Ability to work 10-20 hours a week, including some weekends
- Ability to work during breaks and holidays
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
Resume and Class Schedule Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Organized and efficient
- Teamwork skills and able to work independently
- Initiative and self-motivation, able to work autonomously while updating supervisor regularly
- Able to handle multiple tasks
- Attention to detail
- Organization /coordination skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn
- Strong time management skills
- 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!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
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Auburn University
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion
economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.