Assists program head with a variety of high-level administrative/professional program support responsibilities.

Coordinates program or service activities to ensure relevant guidelines, specifications, policy, and/or procedures are enforced and followed.

Provides information to and facilitates communication between administrators, faculty, staff, and students concerning programs/services.

Maintains relevant databases to ensure accurate and accessible records.

Interacts with students to ensure adequate progress on research projects and assignments.

Monitors budget and grant funding and ensures expenditures are within specifications and in line with spending projections; may research, write, submit, and/or administer grants and proposals for submission.

Prepares, reviews, and edits an assortment of communications through various media outlets.

Plans and implements the management of resource development activities.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree no specific discipline.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree no specific discipline and 2 years of experience in project or program administration.

For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION: Yes, When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Contract Type

Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date

8/13/2026

Assists program head with a variety of high-level administrative/professional program support responsibilities.

Coordinates program or service activities to ensure relevant guidelines, specifications, policy, and/or procedures are enforced and followed.

Provides information to and facilitates communication between administrators, faculty, staff, and students concerning programs/services.

Maintains relevant databases to ensure accurate and accessible records.

Interacts with students to ensure adequate progress on research projects and assignments.

Monitors budget and grant funding and ensures expenditures are within specifications and in line with spending projections; may research, write, submit, and/or administer grants and proposals for submission.

Prepares, reviews, and edits an assortment of communications through various media outlets.

Plans and implements the management of resource development activities.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree no specific discipline.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree no specific discipline and 2 years of experience in project or program administration.

For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EDUCATION: Yes, When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Contract Type

Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date

8/13/2026