Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Billing, Budget Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Document Management, Equipment Replacement, Furniture, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Human Resources, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Materials Management, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Time Management
This position will be located in Mobile, AL.
Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Agriculture Support Coordinator to coordinate and provide a variety of high-level administrative business and office support functions within the College of Agriculture or the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. Under general direction from a supervisor, this position coordinates all office-related duties, including office support, financial, data entry, customer support, advising faculty and staff, secretarial, and clerical responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible through oneself or others, coordinates a variety of general administrative and office support tasks for a unit including, but not limited to, project coordination, support tasks for supervisor, data, file, and document management, preparing for various meetings, events, etc.
- Serves as the office liaison to a variety of faculty, staff, students, and external partners. May act on behalf of the supervisor in various situations.
- Coordinates a variety of administrative duties, including advising others on processes and policy for areas such as budget tracking, human resources administration, data, systems, projects or events, liaison to other departments, and vendor/outside agency point of contact. Coordinates the execution of departmental needs in collaboration with appropriate staff and departments.
- Processes and prepares work orders, approves expenditures, issues payments to vendors and suppliers, and organizes corresponding documents.
- Coordinates the flow of information, documents, tasks, data, and more between the department to ensure tasks and deadlines are achieved. Recommends improvements to supervisor for administrative and financial processes.
- Oversees the maintenance, repair, and replacement of office equipment and furniture. Manages inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in administrative support services.
Or
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in administrative support services.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Experience with administrative and financial functions and running an office.
- Knowledge of data entry and billing.
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.
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