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Stronger Together
While faculty members focus on teaching, research, and academic leadership, Staff and A&P employees contribute to various essential areas that support the overall operations of Auburn.
A summary of information regarding working at Auburn is posted below. Click on the respective hyperlinks if you would like additional information on a topic.
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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New Employees
The Auburn University Onboarding Center provides a positive and welcoming experience for new employees. The Center supports the university's strategic initiatives by helping new hires become productive members within Auburn as quickly as possible.
New employee orientation (NEO) is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the University’s mission, traditions, culture, policies, resources, and available benefits. Orientation is conducted virtually each Thursday for all full-time employees.
Auburn University is required to verify an employee’s eligibility for employment in the United States upon offer and acceptance of appointment. To ensure compliance with the law, a university representative must verify an employee’s identity and work authorization by completing a Form I-9, in addition to successful completion of an E-Verify action.
IMPORTANT: The employee must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 no later than the first day of employment (when the employee begins work for pay), and the designated University representative must complete Section 2 of the Form I-9 no later than the third business day of employment (when the employee begins work for pay).
New employees of Auburn University are on probation for a 90-day period. The probationary period serves two purposes:
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New employees can evaluate their job, unit, supervisor, and colleagues and decide whether to remain in university employment.
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Supervisors can evaluate the employee's performance and decide whether to retain them as a regular employee, extend their probationary status, or terminate their employment.
The probationary period can be extended only once up to a maximum of 90 days. Employees with questions about their job or performance should seek assistance from their supervisor.
Additional information (Section 2.8)
Governance Groups
| Employee Type | FLSA Designation | Governance Group |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | Nonexempt | University Staff Council |
| Administrative & Professional | Exempt | Administrative & Professional Assembly |
| Faculty | Exempt | University Senate |
Appointment Status
Employment is subject to a variety of terms and conditions as identified by university needs and generally accepted personnel management practices. Visit the Policy Database for additional information regarding employee types.
Working Hours
The established university-wide standard work week begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ends at 12:00 midnight the following Saturday.
Regular University office hours are 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. An employee's working hours may vary depending on the departmental schedule or the employee's position.
It may be necessary for the employee to work outside their normal schedule because of emergency situations. If an employee has any questions concerning their work schedule, they should direct them to their unit supervisor.
Policy Database (Section 2.2.7)
Parking
The mission of Parking Services is to enhance transportation to and within Auburn University’s campus. All University employees must register their vehicle with Parking Services. For more information about Parking Services and how to register a vehicle, visit the Parking Services website.
Changes in Employment
The Policy Database includes information about promotions, lateral position moves, voluntary and involuntary demotions, and resignations.
