Overview:
The RFID Lab is seeking a high-level administrative support specialist to support the lab in day-to-day administrative duties
Auburn Human Resources is excited to begin the search for a TES Admin Support Associate to provide administrative, financial, and general clerical support within an administrative department or program with responsibility for a broad variety of office support duties and tasks.
Temporary Employment Services (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 the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the daily business and operational functions of the RFID Lab
- Coordinates administrative processes such as travel, reimbursements, correspondence, recordkeeping, and inventory management.
- Coordinates unit meetings; Schedules and maintains calendars; provides meeting resources including cleanliness of spaces, access, meals, etc.
- Assists with contract, invoice, and legal document coordination (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, PSCs) with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assists faculty and staff with contract and grant proposal routing
- Assists with hiring, training, and supervising RFID Lab students while maintaining accurate records for scheduling, timekeeping, and reporting.
- Coordinates student recruitment, travel, and related administrative processes, including expense and reimbursement documentation.
- Participates in planning and coordinating events and meetings—including advisory board sessions, lab tours, workshops, and conferences—that promote research, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma - high school diploma and 2 years of experience in business operation relevant to the position.
- Ability to effectively manage day-to-day operations. A degree may substitute for years of experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills and an ability to collaborate closely with colleagues and partners
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Pay Range:
USD $15.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.
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