TES Administrative Support Assistant, Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE)

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number TES2785P
Home Org Name Admin-Science & Math
Division Name College of Sciences & Math
Position Title TES Administrative Support Assistant, Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE)
Estimated Hours Per Week 20-30
Anticipated Length of Assignment 12 months
Job Summary
Assists SCORE staff with office functions and duties related to implementing a project on computer science for elementary schools funded by the AL State Department of Education.
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
  • Receives and routes telephone calls and visitors; provides and gathers information.
  • Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers, copiers, etc.
  • Orders office supplies and educational equipment for SCORE programs and teacher training activities; maintains database of equipment.
  • Processes and prepares forms such as work orders, purchase orders and personnel documents.
  • Calculates, posts, and verifies standard financial statements, reports, contracts, budgets, and vouchers, as well as collecting and depositing cash, checks, and other negotiable instruments.
  • Processes and tracks stipend payments to teachers and sub pay to schools.
  • Oversees and organizes event logistics that may include but are not limited to reserving space, managing program registrations, communicating event specifics with participants, campus event approval, program guides, securing vendor rentals, audiovisual needs, and event security.
  • Oversees support activities for events and teacher trainings such as set-up, catering, cleaning, breakdown, etc. ensuring the event operates without disruption.
  • May schedule appointments, maintain calendar, arrange travel plans, and provide similar secretarial/administrative assistance for the unit.
  • May assist in setting up/coordinating special events such as orientations, workshops, conferences, robotics tournaments, etc.
  • May be responsible for monitoring the conditions of facility(ies) to ensure janitorial and other maintenance is performed as necessary.
  • May be responsible for assisting in marketing and communication efforts.


Physical Requirements/ADA: Periodically involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting to 25 pounds.
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!
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and interface well with the public.
  • Should be proficient with standard office computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with K-12 students or teachers in formal or informal education environments is preferred.
  • Experience with planning events is preferred.

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $15.00-$25.00/hour
Work Hours 7:45a.m.-4: 45p.m. (hours may vary)
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 04/14/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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