Front Desk Representative - Miller Writing Center
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, University Professor
Overview
Position Information
Requisition Number Stu
04978P
Home Org Name Office of University Writing
Division Name Provost and VP Academic Affairs
Position Title Front Desk Representative - Miller Writing Center
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
The Office of University Writing is seeking a Front Desk Representative who will assist with daily operations and provide administrative support to the Miller Writing Center at Auburn University.
University Writing seeks to employ a team of students with a variety of work experiences and strengths. Candidates from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply as long as their interests and/or career goals align with the work of the Miller Writing Center and University Writing.
The selection process includes an application and interview. Applications will be reviewed by the hiring committee, which includes current full-time staff members, consultants, and front desk representatives.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities- Assist clients and consultants with administrative tasks, which may include making accounts or appointments, answering questions, or responding to technical issues.
- Navigate the online data management platform (Advise Assist)
- Understand and execute writing center processes, protocols, and policies
- Communicate clearly, quickly, and responsibly with clients, full-time staff members, consultants, and other front desk representatives via phone, email, and in-person means
- Maintain the confidentiality of client records
- Work regular weekly shifts as assigned
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned
- Time commitment:
Students are expected to work between 5-10 hours/week each semester (depending on their schedule and preference). Front desk shifts will start in August 2026. Renewal is possible pending satisfactory performance. - Training requirements:
New front desk representatives who start in Fall 2026 are required to complete an asynchronous training module (available summer) and attend a one day training. Candidates who are not available for training should consider applying next year.
- 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!
Minimum Qualifications- Be an enrolled student at Auburn University during the academic year
- Remain in good academic standing for all semesters employed
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Interpersonal communication and active listening
- Prior teamwork experience
- Intercultural sensitivity and teamwork
- Time management and organization
- Software and technology
- Available to continue working in 2026–2027 academic year
- Available for asynchronous training via Canvas starting about August
- Available for one day of mandatory training prior to the beginning of the semester
- Available to work between 5-10 hours/week, beginning in August 2026 depending on availability
Pay Rate $12.00 per hour
Work Hours 5-10
Location City:
Auburn, State:
Alabama
Posting Date 01/22/2026
Closing Date 03/15/2026
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