Administrative Support Associate

About the role

The Auburn University College of Human Sciences Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an Administrative Support Associate I or II. This position provides administrative, financial, and general clerical support within the Center and is responsible for a broad range of office support duties and tasks. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can provide excellent organizational and administrative support to help advance the important work of the Harris Early Learning Center. Contract Type: Continuing.

Responsibilities

• Performs office support tasks including but not limited to correspondence, filing, calendar management, event scheduling, answering phones, organizing and ordering supplies, website updates, and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs duties which may include but are not limited to data gathering, data input, and data management. Generates and creates reports as needed.
• Serves as the first point of contact for HELC. Answer basic inquiries via email and phone and directs calls and forwards emails as needed.
• Maintains HELC safety and security procedures while stationed at the front desk. Ensure that all visitors have been adequately screened and monitor the doors for any safety concerns.
• Maintains student and employee files as specified by NAEYC standards, DHR standards, and HELC policies and procedures.
• Maintains record and ensures all documents are updated as required (CPR, health screenings, immunization records, medication forms etc).
• Provides classroom coverage as needed to ensure proper ratios and care of HELC students.

Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent. 4 years of experience in clerical and administrative support services

Substitutions Allowed For Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Benefits

• 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!

Posted Date: 9/15/2026