TES RFID Lab Administrative Support Specialist

Salary Range: USD $15.00/Hr. – USD $30.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Job Type: Temporary

Department: RFID Lab at Auburn University

Associated Division: College of Business

Req ID: 8246
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.)

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!

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