Administrative Support Associate – Shelby County

• Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community!
• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
• Work/life balance!
  • 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
  • 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually.
  • 7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes.
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads).
• AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.
• Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different!
• Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!

EXTENSION: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Its educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. Science-based educational programs are delivered that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Information and programs are available online or in person through all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities. For more information, please see https://www.aces.edu/ .
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more!
Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Learn more about Auburn’s impact, as well as generous employee benefits and opportunities by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn

• General office management and secretarial support
• Funds management and reporting
• Publications/printed materials management and distribution
• Financial transactions (travel payments, payroll, purchase orders, bills) management and processing
• Equipment/property management and reporting
• Personnel transaction processing and reporting
• Events planning and management
• General clerical/administrative support and assistance for on-going programs.
• Will serve as a member of the County 4-H team.
• Serves as a member of the office team and may be called upon to perform any of a variety of office tasks to provide assistance and support for program service areas and client groups according to his/her competencies.
• Works under general supervision and will occasionally make independent judgment for moderately complex technical matters following generally known policies, procedures and operating systems; and be involved with individuals, groups, programs and the general public in matters requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software programs including Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other similar programs are essential.

• Experience and knowledge of Quicken, ADOBE and publisher software
• Experience updating websites and the utilization of social media in the workplace and skilled with multi-tasking are highly desirable.