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Prioritzing Your Growth
Auburn University is committed to enhancing the education and professional development of employees. The University also recognizes the hard work and value added by all employees.
Important: The information on this page and in this employee guide is primarily for Staff and Administrative & Professional employees, though some parts may also apply to Faculty, temporary employees, and student employees. Faculty members should also reference the Faculty Handbook, as it includes policies and procedures that uniquely pertain to Faculty.
If there is a conflict, University Policies and the Code of Conduct and Ethics supersede the Employee Guide or any previous employee handbooks.
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Performance Development
Performance development is a partnership between the supervisor and the employee. The focus is on helping the employee set goals, uphold values from The Auburn Creed, and achieve their full potential.
Leadership Development
Aspire Auburn, AU’s free leadership development program, reinforces our values-based culture and maintains our status as a premier institution. Aspire Auburn's core values — excellence, integrity, and respect— are at the heart of this effort.
Educational Benefits
Auburn University offers tuition assistance to eligible employees, their spouses, and dependents. Benefit eligibility is tied to employment status and participation in certain university programs.
ElevatED
ElevatED, Auburn's Employee Education Center, is designed to help Auburn employees be involved in their career progression, learn from and with peers, and grow personally and professionally. Each semester, dozens of professional development classes are offered to employees, along with on-demand offerings.
Spirit of Excellence
Each month, Auburn University recognizes up to four eligible employees with the Spirit of Excellence award. Eligible employees are recognized from the Service/Maintenance, Office Administration, Technical, and Administrative/Professional groups for going above and beyond in their respective roles.
Employee Appreciation Week
Special events are scheduled during Employee Appreciation Week to thank full-time, part-time, and temporary employees for helping to make Auburn such a great place to work.
Years of Service
Auburn's Employee Recognition Award Program recognizes employees for their years of service to the university.
Additional information (Section 8.1.4.1)
