Student Assistant - Orientation Programs

Student Assistant – Orientation Programs

Student Assistants play a vital role in the life of our office and will work with our staff to provide support for orientation programs including Camp War Eagle (CWE), Successfully Orienting Students (SOS), and Learning Communities and First Year Seminars.

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.

• Provide friendly and courteous service to students, family members and campus partners.
• Accurately complete data entry related to our programs including confidential student information.
• Manage First Year Experience (FYE) mailings and email account.
• Answer the phone and serve as a resource to callers and/or guests in the FYE office.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by staff members.
• Assist with general office tasks such as mailing, copying, shredding, running errands etc.
• Provide support during FYE programs (may include early/late hours).

• Life-Changing Impact
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  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence
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  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You
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  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama
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  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
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  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• Student Assistants must be full-time, undergraduate students at Auburn University and be available to work summer 2026.
• Applicants should possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as comfortable handling multiple tasks.
• A desire to provide good customer service and the ability to adhere to confidentiality are necessary.
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Adept at learning new computer systems and software.
• Organized and efficient.
• Flexibility.

• Familiarity with basic word processing and desktop publishing such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Ability to work 12-15 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 7:45am and 4:45pm.
• Ideal candidates will continue through  as well.

Pay Rate $9.00/hour

Work Hours 12-15

Auburn, Alabama

01/23/2026

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 our website to learn more.