Does Auburn University reimburse faculty or staff relocation and moving costs?

DIRECT ANSWER

General university-wide applicability includes approved incoming employees, while the definitions paragraph says incoming faculty or administrator. Individual staff eligibility must therefore be confirmed by HR; this answer promises no allowance to a particular employee, no tax advice and no housing entitlement.

Auburn's Employee Transition Allowance Policy provides a discretionary transition allowance for approved incoming employees, rather than reimbursement of moving bills or direct payment to moving vendors. It can cover personal moving, relocation and employment transition costs, including temporary storage or housing, travel and meals. The allowance must be approved in advance, recorded in writing and tied to starting employment; it is not automatic and Auburn sets no standard amount. It is paid through payroll as taxable additional compensation, generally during the first month after employment begins. Amounts above 10% of regular starting annual base salary require approval by the appropriate Senior Vice President or President. Ask the hiring department and Human Resources to confirm your eligibility, written amount, approvals and payment timing before relying on it. Sponsored-project funding carries additional limits and documentation requirements. If employment ends after payment but before relocation, Auburn reserves the right to recover all or part of the allowance.