Academic Administrative Support Associate

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

ID: 7261518
Posted: July 10, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for an Academic Administrative Support Associate position to provide administrative and general clerical support within the Department of Pathobiology with responsibility for a broad variety of office and project support duties and tasks. These responsibilities will include budget monitoring and tracking, expense voucher processing, inventory of departmental equipment, as well as other tasks as assigned.

The Department of Pathobiology’s nationally and internationally recognized faculty enrich the educational experiences of students and residents through cutting-edge research in areas such as infectious disease, bio-detection, cancer biology, molecular therapy, vaccinology, public health and applied diagnostics.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here:
https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more!

Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
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, 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 manager, director, or department head.
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.
As an academic position, duties may also include but are not limited to scheduling classrooms, entering course information into AU student scheduling system (OASIS), maintaining grades/registration, conducting teaching effectiveness surveys, contacting bookstores concerning textbooks, facilitating departmental presentations, and administrative issues related to student academic or financial status.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services.

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

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at a rate of one year relevant education per year of required experience. (Example: 4 years of education = 4 years of experience)