Administrative Support Assistant - Soil, Forage, & Water Test Lab - No Experience Required - Auburn University : Job Details

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Requisition Number S4043P Home Org Name AES Administration (Orgn: 300000) Division Name Agriculture Experiment Station Position Title Administrative Support Assistant - Soil, Forage, & Water Test Lab Job Class Code DA03A/B Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

The Auburn University College of Agriculture seeks candidates for an Administrative Support Assistant to provide general clerical support at the AU Soil, Forage, and Water Test Lab.

The Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab at Auburn University serves the farming communities of Alabama through testing and analysis of a variety of agricultural materials, including soil, water, plant tissue, poultry litter, forages and feeds. This research testing laboratory also serves the citizens of Alabama by providing routine testing, commercial testing, and analysis of soil and tissue samples from lawns and gardens, as well as water from households, wells and other water resources.

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Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Sort mail and packages daily for entire building.

* Answer phone for Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Lab (Answer questions on how to submit samples; look up results for both Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostics; refer specific questions to local County Extension Offices; forward calls to appropriate person in building.

* Direct traffic in ALFA Building and keep a log of people entering and leaving the building and assisting visitors to find who they came to see.

* Provide professional customer service (Assist clientele fill out correct paperwork; accept samples for Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostics; collect payments for samples).

* Maintain schedule for ALFA conference room.

* Data entry for Plant Diagnostics and Soil testing as time allows.

* Assist faculty and staff in ALFA building with shipments and work orders.

* Assist Extension Specialists in the ALFA building with archiving receipts or travel documentation.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in clerical support services.

Degrees may substitute for years of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures.

Minimum Technology Skills

Basic knowledge of standard office equipment.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $31,200 - $36,200 Job Category Administrative Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 10/28/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter

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