Administrative Skills, Canvas, Detail Oriented, Economic Development, Government, Logistics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Online Courses, Operational Support, Photocopy, Time Management
Auburn University, Alabama
The Student Assistant (Training Unit) works with Auburn University Outreach’s Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) to support professional training courses and workshops. This role helps with preparing materials, organizing supplies, and assisting with online and in‑person training logistics. It’s a great opportunity for students interested in gaining hands‑on experience in event support, office operations, and training coordination.
Responsibilities:
Photocopy, print, and assemble course packets and training resources
Assist with grading course exams and processing participant evaluations
Track, organize, and restock training supplies
Support mass mailings and maintain training‑related data and records
Assist with Canvas course pages and hybrid or online course setup
Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Enrolled Auburn University student
- Ability to work 15 hours per week during normal work hours
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Detailed oriented
- Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively while meeting deadlines on multiple projects
Pay Range:
USD $10.00 - USD $10.00 /Hr.
Why Work at Auburn?:
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
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. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
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Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion
economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.