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TES Administrative Support Assistant - Jackson County

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES2320P
Home Org Name Jackson County
Division Name AL Cooperative Extension System
Position Title TES Administrative Support Assistant - Jackson County
Estimated Hours Per Week 5
Anticipated Length of Assignment 2 years
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Assistantto join our team. This individual will serve as a crucial resource for office backup as needed. Additionally, the successful candidate will take on the role of a master gardener for our in-school gardening program.

About TES:
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.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions include but not limited to the following:
  • Acts as office receptionist: receives and routes telephone calls and visitors; provides and gathers information.
  • Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
  • Sets up and maintains files and records.
  • Assists in the distribution of mail.
  • Master gardener for our in-school gardening program.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and at least 2 years in administrative support services. Degrees may substitute for years of experience.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $12.00 - $12.50/hour
Work Hours Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:45pm
City position is located in: Scottsboro
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 05/06/2024
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/45137

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  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. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have 2 years of experience in clerical and administrative support OR a degree to use in lieu of experience?
    • Yes
    • No