Staff Positions
Job Description
Design the identity. Shape the legacy. Build the brand of Auburn Athletics.
The individual in this position will create and maintain the visual brand of Auburn University Athletic Department by contributing to the creation of individual sport and departmental design projects.
Job Duties
- Contributes to the development of the look, feel, and voice of the Auburn Athletics visual brand and creative strategy.
- Assists in the creation of brand-compliant design projects including, but not limited to, graphics for social media and videoboard, marketing collateral, recruiting pieces, publications, and small and large-scale print pieces.
- Assists in maintaining the core brand identity system (logos, colors, etc.) through brand standards education and standards compliance enforcement.
- Assists with overarching sports marketing, communication, and public relations campaigns.
- Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
- May be required to work nights and weekends as needed.
- May perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, or relevant field, AND 1 year of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding OR
- Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, Broadcasting, Film or Television Production, or relevant field, AND 3 years of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding OR
- High school diploma AND 5 years of experience in graphic design, messaging and branding.
Expectations
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), new media, social media, and networking.
Job Description
Help keep our game-day fields looking championship-ready—join our Grounds Crew today!
Auburn Athletics is thrilled to kick off the search for an Athletic Grounds Technician to provide field maintenance and landscaping services for athletic fields and landscaped areas around athletic facilities! This individual prepares university fields for athletic events, ensuring that fields are safe and consistent for collegiate competition standards.
Job Duties
- Performs a variety of technical field and landscape related duties to include mowing, topdressing, overseeding, vertical mowing, aerifying, installing sod, pruning, planting shrubs, fertilizing, as well as distribution of chemical applications such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
- Paints,marks, and oversees field layouts on natural and synthetic turf, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards for SEC and NCAA Division I Athletics fields.
- Performs maintenance on small and large equipment for the functions of maintaining turf and landscaping fo the campus athletic facilities.
- Identifies plant diseases, insect damage, weather related turf and landscaping damages, and/or other damages of athletic properties to apply corrective measures and treatment. Recommends, applies, documents, and maintains the appropriate information regarding equipment, chemical usage, applications, operations, and maintenance procedures.
- Assists in set-up, take-down, operations, oversight, and customer service of events hosted by Auburn Athletics.
- Ensures safety of guests and student athletes by maintaining cleanliness and security of all fields, structures, walkway/sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and parking lots, etc., within responsible area.
- Inspects, identifies, and/or repairs irrigation systems on athletic field and landscaped areas.
- Assists in the management of inventory and proper storage of tools, equipment, and supplies for turf and landscaping needs.
- Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in turf and landscape related to athletic fields and grounds
Expectations
- General knowledge of soils and turf grass management
- Knowledge of pesticides and fertilizers
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on equipment
- Ability to understand and use hand tools, climb ladders, operate mowers, tractors, fork lifts, aerifiers, topdressers, and vertical mowers
- Ability to user computers with general knowledge of using spreadsheet software for logging applications and inventory management
Job Description
Help us maintain top-tier athletic facilities and be a crucial part of our team’s success!
Join Auburn Athletics as we search for a Plumber to keep our sports facilities in peak condition! This individual provides basic level skills and expertise to maintain, install, and replace plumbing pipes, fittings, and fixtures within campus facilities and infrastructure according to the National Plumbing Code.
Job Duties
- Repairs and maintains internal building plumbing systems as well as associated sanitary sewer drains. Fixes routine problems involving drains, toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, fixtures, valves, and domestic water supply piping.
- Installs plumbing piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances according to the National Plumbing Code as part of a project work crew or repair team. Assists in the repairs of water distribution piping and sanitary sewer piping.
- Performs preventative maintenance on building plumbing systems including drains, strainers, and valves.
- Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: “Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel”.
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
- Required to work some athletic events after hours (nights and weekends)
Qualifications
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide range of common plumbing system components.
Expectations
- Knowledge of the National Plumbing Code.
- Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, and drainage systems.
- Knowledge regarding common interior plumbing systems components such as water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and strainers, as well as exterior water distribution and storm sewer piping.
- Knowledge concerning common plumbing piping types to include copper, galvanized, and PVC piping.
- Knowledge of the OSHA Safety Manual and safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices.
Job Description
Auburn University Athletics is excited to begin the search for an Athletics Tutor to provide non-classroom academic instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or remedial purposes.
Job Duties
- Provides instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Provides feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Teaches students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Reviews class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Assesses students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions
Qualifications
- Some college; vocational or Associate’s Degree
- Experience in education preferred but not required.
Expectations
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Knowledge in the subject area that is being taught.
- Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Job Description
- Operates and maintains new and existing audio systems during events at Auburn Athletics venues, including but not limited to Neville Arena, Jordan-Hare Stadium, and Plainsman Park.
- Collaborates with the Special Events Team to lead all in-venue audio production needs, delivering exceptional sound for third-party events inside Auburn Athletics venues.
- Works alongside the Athletics Department’s Facilities and Special Events team to meet audio requirements for special events within Athletics facilities.
- Provide technical support and training to staff on audio system operations during events.
- Advises and assists as needed, with all audio-specific assignments for special events outside of the Athletics Department’s venues.
- Leads with expert audio guidance, advising on audio system design, while working with installation companies to ensure high-quality implementations.
- Develops audio strategies to enhance in-venue fan experiences and achieve production goals.
- Assists with budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships for audio equipment and services.
- Ensures audio systems comply with safety standards and university policies.
- Stay up to date on audio technology trends and recommend improvements for venue sound quality.
- Works nights, holidays, and weekends.
- May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV (Radio, Television, Film), Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems, Recording & Production, Sound & Audio, Music, Show Production, Music Technology, or related field and 2 years of experience in the operation or installation of audio systems in venues, arenas, or stadiums, theaters, or concert halls, or experience with audio systems through work within AV installation and operation companies.
OR
Associate’s Degree or Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV (Radio, Television, Film), Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems, Recording & Production, Sound & Audio, Music, Show Production, Music Technology, or related field and 4 years of experience in the operation or installation of audio systems in venues, arenas, or stadiums, theaters, or concert halls, or experience with audio systems through work within AV installation and operation companies.
OR
High School Diploma and 6 years of experience in the operation or installation of audio systems in venues, arenas, or stadiums, theaters, or concert halls, or experience with audio systems through work within AV installation and operation companies.
Expectations
- Deep expertise in audio systems for large-scale venues, including mixing consoles, speakers, and live event production.
- Knowledge of integrated intercom systems.
- Proven ability to advise on audio system design and collaborate with installation companies.
- Deep expertise operating and maintaining audio systems in high-pressure environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Job Description
Do you want to be the driving force behind premium hospitality and donor engagement for Auburn Athletics? If so, then the Director of Athletic Donor Services may be the perfect role for you!
This position supports the strategic execution of premium seating operations and donor engagement initiatives for Tigers Unlimited. This role manages game-day logistics, donor hospitality, and seasonal programming across multiple sports venues, ensuring a high-quality experience for Auburn Athletics’ most valued supporters. The Director supervises game-day staff, coordinates vendor services, and assists with donor events and stewardship efforts under the guidance of the Assistant Athletics Director.
Job Duties
- Oversees day-to-day logistics for premium seating areas across football, basketball, equestrian, baseball, and gymnastics venues.
- Coordinates catering, setup, cleaning, and customer service in collaboration with vendors and facilities teams.
- Monitors food quality, service standards, and post-event feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Assists in planning and executing donor-focused events, including receptions, dedications, away game activations, and bowl game functions. Manages invitation lists, RSVPs, event setup, and on-site logistics.
- Travels as needed to support post-season donor events.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises seasonal staff, including Tigers Unlimited Ambassadors, Graduate Assistants, and volunteers.
- Provides game-day leadership and ensures staff are equipped with schedules, scripts, and service expectations. Supports payroll processing and staff performance evaluations.
- Assists with vendor communications, contract execution, and compliance with university and SEC policies.
- Tracks expenses and supports budget reviews for premium services and donor events. Assists with managing purchasing card usage and vendor payments through university systems.
- Contributes to donor stewardship efforts, including surveys, newsletters, and event follow-ups.
- Maintains accurate records and assists with donor data entry and reporting.
- Ensures all activities comply with NCAA, SEC, and Auburn University regulations.
- Collaborates with Athletics, Facilities, and Development teams to support capital projects and donor initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Sports Management, Business, or related field
- 3 years of experience in donor relations, event management, premium hospitality, or athletics administration.
Expectations
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage staff and coordinate large-scale events.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and university financial platforms.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel.
Job Description
Auburn University Athletics seeks candidates for Building Specialist position to assist in the organization and set-up of events at various locations at the University and perform cleaning services at those facilities.
Check out our Athletics Facilities here: https://auburntigers.com/facilities
Job Duties
- Assists in the organization and set-up of events at various locations at the University to include, but not limited to the set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, tents and other specialized items.
- Performs general custodial and/or housekeeping duties at building facilities to accommodate event guests.
- Identifies and reports maintenance problems.
- May stock supply closets at various locations by ordering, receiving, and verifying delivery of
- supplies from outside vendors.
- May operate commercial laundry facilities.
- May operate support machinery to include, but not limited to service vehicles, lift devices, and various power and floor maintenance tools.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends at different athletics events as needed.
Qualifications
Level I Ability to read and write.
Level II Ability to read and write plus 2 years of experience in custodial floor care techniques.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Additional relevant education may be substituted for required experience. One year of relevant education counts as one year of experience. Example: Associate’s degree = 2 years of experience.
- Valid driver’s license may be required for specific positions
- Advanced degree in required discipline or a Juris Doctorate
- Extensive experience in higher education setting with Division I student athletes
- Strong knowledge of college student development theory and of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations, specifically pertaining to eligibility
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in advising or counseling
- Meticulous attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, culture, and a wide range of ages
Job Description
Do you enjoy working with college students and supporting academic success? Do you have a heart for service, a passion for education, and a commitment to maintaining compliance requirements?
If that’s you, we invite you to apply for our available Academic Counselor position for Auburn University Athletics. In this role, you will serve as a catalyst in helping student-athletes meet the ultimate finish line – continuing eligibility and graduation! Come and grow your career with our team at a Power Four university in one of the South’s true college towns!
The Student-Athlete Support Services team is a dynamic and collaborative group, dedicated to supporting student-athletes across 19 athletic teams as they progress toward academic goals and meet compliance requirements. We engage in regular communication with coaches, academic advisors, and parents/guardians, striving to empower student-athletes to become more effective learners and to assist them in developing skills that will enhance their academic progress, social development, and benefit fully from their experiences at Auburn University.
The selected candidate will provide counsel to Auburn University student-athletes in the areas of academics and eligibility. The successful candidate will manage key elements of NCAA academic continuing eligibility benchmarks positioning student-athletes for success. Ensure student-athletes and stakeholders are aware of academic standing and requirements to maintain eligibility. Coordinate and monitor individual academic plans that include various services and resources while strategically intervening using data-driven adjustments as necessary.
Job Duties
- Tracks, monitors, communicates, and forecasts regarding academic progress towards degree and NCAA continuing eligibility benchmarks/Academic Progress Rate (APR) for student-athletes.
- Evaluates and analyzes each student-athlete’s current academic standing and record related to eligibility for sport participation and counsels student-athletes on retention of athletic eligibility and graduation.
- Creates, coordinates, and monitors individualized academic plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student-athlete taking into consideration aptitude, learning style, strengths/weaknesses, and goals.
- Synthesizes and analyzes data measuring how successful each student-athlete is at meeting academic expectations (grades, class attendance, tutoring, mentoring, study table, etc.). Disseminates accountability data to various stakeholders (i.e., coaches, administrators, etc.). Maintains records.
- Evaluates and inspects the effectiveness of academic support services, intervening strategically, to ensure the student-athlete is placed in a position to be successful.
- Participates in Athletic Certification meetings with Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance in the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), and Athletics Compliance to review and discuss academic data used to certify the NCAA academic eligibility of each student-athlete.
- Oversees and manages various components of SASS operations including new student orientations (CWE and SOS), Academic Scholarships and Awards, Scholarship Book Program, technology platforms, social media, Summer Bridge, supervision of part-time graduate students and/or GAs. Provides an overview of the Academic Support Services to recruits visiting campus.
Qualifications
Level I
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR
- Master’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience OR
- Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience
Scope of Experience: Experience in advising or counseling
Job Description
Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a dynamic professional to provide essential financial and accounting support across assigned sports and departments in budget management, financial reporting, and audit/reconciliation processes. In this role, you’ll help drive informed decision-making and ensure fiscal integrity while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Job Duties
- Accurately process invoices that come into the Athletics department, promptly to ensure good relationships with all vendors and utilize independent judgement to approve invoices up to a $5,000 threshold, checking for accurate information and errors.
- Collects cash and credit card payments at football and Olympic sport recruiting events, assisting the recruits and guests on the process. Collects unused team travel money and p-card reimbursements in office.
- Assists units with researching transactions to ensure proper, consistent coding.
- Prepares, examines, codes, and processes forms, vouchers, and reports for financial transactions.
- Works cooperatively with cardholders to upload receipts for purchasing card transactions and accurately code the charges to the appropriate FOAP.
- Serve as the Liaison with Campus and the assigned sports and departments to resolve any issues during the o Serves as the Liaison with Campus and the assigned sports and departments to resolve any issues during the Procure to Pay life cycle.
- Independently reviews and approves purchasing card reconciliations for assigned sports and departments to ensure the appropriate FOAP is used, and backup uploaded as well as verifying for tax and unallowable items.
- Procure to Pay life cycle and the purchasing card.
- Manages the Professional Service Contract process from start to finish by inputting the necessary information into TigerBuy to ensure the contract is issued and vendor can be paid. Serves as a facilitator and advises on questions between campus, athletics unit, and outside professionals.
- Assists athletic units with submitting their large purchase requests on SharePoint and ensures completed paperwork for purchases such as Sole Source, Vendor Vetting and Alabama Statement of Disclosure.
- Communicates with vendors and units to assist in completing vendor registration and Vendor Disclosure forms.
- Independently manages requisitions in TigerBuy to ensure purchase orders are issued and works cooperatively with PBS to resolve any questions/concerns regarding the purchase.
- Upload amounts in Dash system for assigned sports for team travel per diem and expenses following policy and procedures, ensuring all the information on the requests is correct.
- Ensures that sports have all the appropriate paperwork for both advances and reconciliations, i.e. request form, bus driver tip sheet, meal money form, and trip settlement.
- Collects unused money and completes reconciliation worksheet to ensure proper use of funds.
- Provides guidance to units on university policies and procedures by advising others about development and implementation of new systems and workflow procedures. Maintains good relationships with athletics staff, central procurement and business services, and outside vendors.
- Assists in generating various transfers, vouchers, or corrections inside the accounting system.
- Researches transactions and analyzes any coding inaccuracies. Assists assigned sports and departments with recurring expenses to ensure accuracy during the budget process.
- Researches and communicates best practices within the procure to pay life cycle to other Business office members to ensure the most accurate and efficient processes are being utilized.
- May provide payment service training or assistance to assigned sports and departments.
- Assists with Access Control and account maintenance for the department and all of athletics building in accordance with IT and HR.
- Completes collection reports from various sources while maintain accurate documentation for all payments made into the department.
- May be required to work some event outside of normal business hours.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience OR
- Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with Jaggaer, Banner or working in a university setting is a plus.
Job Description
In this role, you’ll:
- Analyze and process daily gift receipts that fuel athletic excellence.
- Maintain and enhance donor records using advanced database and spreadsheet functions.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency to support strategic fundraising efforts.
- Provide financial and accounting support for key areas including the Auburn Ticket Office and Tigers Unlimited Foundation.
- Reviews and processes Tigers Unlimited and Auburn Athletics priority program payments and Athletic ticket sales, which includes accurately examining, coding, and processing in the Paciolan system. Ensures payments are received in a timely manner in accordance with AU, TUF, IRS, and CASE guidelines. This includes cash and check deposits, lockbox deposits, and daily web transactions.
- Serves as a point of contact for Tigers Unlimited donors regarding TUF gifts and pledges, as well as priority program payments and ticket sales. Provides appropriate information and follow-up responses regarding donors’ accumulated recognition levels and any questions donors may have regarding their account status and TUF procedures.
- Prepares bank deposits and electronic collection reports. This includes miscellaneous cash deposits, recruiting deposits, donor extra amenities purchases, various other miscellaneous receipts, and web transactions received by Tigers Unlimited and the Auburn Ticket Office.
- Serves as a liaison to University Finance and Accounting, Athletics Business Office, President’s Office, and Board of Trustees. Requires keeping clear channels of communication to ensure that all needs are met in a timely manner.
- Reviews and updates donor demographic information from various source documents. Reviews data printouts for accuracy and makes appropriate corrections.
- Refers to the approved budget to ensure expenses of the accounts managed do not exceed the department’s allocated Ticket Office budget by consistent use of budgetary controls.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including support for ticket office events.
- Maintains familiarity with policies, processes, and procedures for all types of gift transactions, including but not limited to pledges, cash, and stock.
- Responds to inquiries from Advancement and donors regarding gifts and pledges.
- Ensures timely gift and/or records updates, allowing for receipts and record changes to be made according to leading industry practices.
- Enhances business processes, including automation where possible, for uploading and reconciling data from various sources into the fundraising system of record and other integrated systems.
- Ensures the accuracy of data and gift information to provide for the most comprehensive record-keeping possible. Maximize the use of CRM database tools and business processes to find efficiencies and expedite and ensure gift batches are accurate and reconciled.
- Applies organizational policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to gift accounting standards.
- Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in financial support or accounting services, data management, and data analysis.
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 8 years of experience in financial support or accounting services, data management, and data analysis.
- Experience with Paciolan ticketing system