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Student Financial Assistant

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03282P
Home Org Name Clinical Sciences
Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title Student Financial Assistant
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
Performs a variety of basic financial tasks such as, but not limited to the following:
  • Preparing, examining, coding, entering and processing forms, letters, vouchers, documents, and reports in a college, school, or department.
  • Handles cash, check or other forms of payments or collections.


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.
Essential Functions
  • Receives, examines, codes, approves, enters, posts and/or processes vouchers, forms, reports, and other documents.
  • Originates, prepares, and/or approves vouchers, forms, letters, papers, schedules, reports and other documents and resolves inconsistencies and errors with appropriate persons.
  • Collects, handles, and accounts for cash, checks, money orders and other forms of payments.
  • Assembles budget data for supervisor and performs accounting and budgeting verification.
  • Assists with or prepares student biweekly payroll, auditing time sheets and entering time on the time entry system for payroll.
  • Supports implementation of new or modified financial systems.
  • Monitors and communicates with vendors, departments, and customers regarding payments, billings and other contract or invoice concerns.
  • Advises staff, faculty, and students of standard policies and procedures.
  • Operates standard office equipment including, but not limited to a desk top computer.
  • May perform various support functions including, but not limited to making meeting, seminar, and travel accommodations, answering phones, greeting visitors, handling mail, maintaining inventories, and preparing HR-related paperwork.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous financial support experience or majoring in financial field of study.
Pay Rate $10.00-$12.00/hour
Work Hours Maximum of 20 hours per week
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/09/2024
Closing Date 08/09/2024
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44639

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Other
  4. Other Documentation
  5. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
    • LinkedIn
    • AcademicKeys
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversityJobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • Indeed
    • RecruitMilitary
    • The Tuskegee News
    • Professional organization or journal
    • Veterans Assistance Services
    • Disability Assistance Services
    • State Employment Service
    • Social Media
    • AU Job Bulletin
    • Notified by an Auburn employee
    • College or university Career Services
    • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
    • Other
  2. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have previous financial support experience or majoring in financial field of study?
    • Yes
    • No