Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number TES2124P
Home Org Name Horticulture
Division Name College of Agriculture
Position Title Research Assistant
Estimated Hours Per Week 20-30
Anticipated Length of Assignment 6 months - 1 year
Job Summary
The Research Assistant will assist Regional Agents with outreach and administrative support for volunteer program management.
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
The position will encompass, but is not limited to, the following………
Manage Volunteer reporting
Monitor vol.
reporting database and report to supervisor when inconsistencies are seen
Communications with Regional Agents for consistency in vol.
management and outreach
Coordinate survey tools used by volunteers
Assist revision of Extension publications
Facilitate review and renewal processes
Administrative support for statewide Volunteer program management:
Mailing or delivering program materials
Ordering program materials for events and workshops.
Request background checks for volunteers and manage record of these
Plan logistics for volunteer training events
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $15 - $17 per hour
Work Hours 7:45 am - 4:45pm (hours may vary)
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 01/23/2024
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.