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Auburn University · 2 hours ago

Administrative Support Specialist

Auburn University is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist for the College of Pharmacy to provide high-level administrative and technical support to the Drug Discovery and Development department. The role involves managing budgets, coordinating projects, and performing various clerical duties to ensure smooth operations within the department.

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Responsibilities

Advises others on processes, procedures, and services; resolves policy related or procedural problems
Gathers information and prepares various reports and correspondence; researches and resolves issues
Tracks and coordinates budgets for the department
Coordinates large or complex projects or events
Performs specialized technical duties and coordinates related processes
Reviews and verifies documentation for completeness and compliance with policies and procedures
Assists in the development and maintenance of databases
Participates in or assists with special activities such as orientations, consultations, and events
Performs a variety of clerical duties, such as: typing correspondence, filing documents, maintaining records and data entry
Prepares and processes forms, manages calendars and scheduling
Distributes mail, processes outgoing mailings manages supplies & inventory, and processes travel/expense vouchers
Schedules classrooms and enters course information in to university systems
Conducts teaching effectiveness surveys and contacts bookstores about textbooks
Addresses administrative issues related to student academic or financial status
Creates and updates websites, and controls/maintains access to facilities
Supervise clerical or student work and provide general office support

Qualification

MS OfficeBanner ERP SystemKronos timekeeping systemBudgetingFinanceWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in administrative support
High school diploma plus 6 years of relevant experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to support a group of faculty in a fast-paced work environment
Able to interact well with a wide range of personalities
Experience with MS Office

Preferred

Familiar with Banner ERP System
Familiar with Kronos timekeeping system
Experience in budgeting and finance

Benefits

Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance

Company

Auburn University

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Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.89M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M

Leadership Team

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Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
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Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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