**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** Stu04942P **Home Org Name** External Engagement and Support **Division Name** VP for Research and Economic Dev **Position Title** Student Assistant for Events **Working Title (if different from Position Title)** **Job Summary** The Office of The Vice President for Research and Economic Development, External Engagement & Support Office is looking for **Student Assistants** to help with various tasks as needed. Hours can vary according to class schedules, with a max of 20 hours per week. **Essential Functions** Assist the Event Director with the following regular duties: + Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, decor, and audio/visual equipment. + Assist clients with pre-event planning, coordination of event setup, as well as audio-visual technical assistance within the Devall Room and The Boardroom at 540 at The Park. May perform these duties alone or collaboratively with supervisors and event operations staff. + Monitor event inventory of equipment, supplies, and furniture etc. + Monitor event space to ensure cleanliness and organization. **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! **Minimum Qualifications** + Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student. **Expectations** : + Must maintain a neat appearance. + Must be a team player and willing to help where needed with any project that comes up. **Physical Demands** : + Must be able to lift and move banquet tables as needed. + Job requires walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. **Preferred Qualifications** **Pay Rate** $12.00/hour **Work Hours** 10 **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama Posting Detail Information **Posting Date** 01/08/2026 **Closing Date** **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 theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57639 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**