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TES Equestrian Assistant

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES2105P
Home Org Name Ath Equestrian
Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Title TES Equestrian Assistant
Estimated Hours Per Week 30
Anticipated Length of Assignment N/A
Job Summary
Unique opportunity to assist with the maintenance and daily care of Equestrian Center Horses with Auburn University Athletics!

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.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

For information and updates regarding this position, please contact Katie Renfroe at kjr0007@auburn.edu. 
Essential Functions
  • 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
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to read and write


Expectations:
  • Teamwork skills and able to work independently
  • Initiative and self-motivation, able to work autonomously while updating supervisor regularly
  • Able to handle multiple tasks
  • Organization /coordination skills
  • Flexibility
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work during weekends, holidays, breaks
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work 10-20 hours a week
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with horses preferred
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $8.00-$12.00/hour
Work Hours 7:45a.m - 4:45p.m, Monday-Friday, nights and weekends as needed
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 01/11/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/42678

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
    • LinkedIn
    • AcademicKeys
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversityJobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • Indeed
    • RecruitMilitary
    • The Tuskegee News
    • Professional organization or journal
    • Veterans Assistance Services
    • Disability Assistance Services
    • State Employment Service
    • Social Media
    • AU Job Bulletin
    • Notified by an Auburn employee
    • College or university Career Services
    • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
    • Other
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  3. * Are you able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted?
    • Yes
    • No