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At EKU, we are a school of opportunity. We create and sustain a workplace culture of excellence and high engagement, foster innovation, and growth, promote respect, and support the integration of the demands of work and life. Come join us in our mission!

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Model Lab School Assistant Swim Coach

  • 497774
  • Richmond Campus
  • Model Lab School Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Be a part of a winning basketball team in a world-class school environment as an Assistant Coach at Model Laboratory School. The Patriots have a rich heritage and a family atmosphere where teamwork is valued.

Model Lab School Girls' Basketball Assistant Freshmen Coach

  • 497771
  • Richmond Campus
  • Model Lab School Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Be a part of a winning basketball team in a world-class school environment as an Assistant Coach at Model Laboratory School. The Patriots have a rich heritage and a family atmosphere where teamwork is valued.

Model Lab School Assistant Tennis Coach

  • 497773
  • Richmond Campus
  • Model Lab School Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Be a part of a winning basketball team in a world-class school environment as an Assistant Coach at Model Laboratory School. The Patriots have a rich heritage and a family atmosphere where teamwork is valued.

Director, Financial Aid (Internal)

  • 497762
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Director of Financial Aid performs a variety of duties related to the planning, organization, and direction of financial aid for the university. In collaboration with the Executive Director of Student Financial Assistance, the Director will manage all aspects of the financial aid awarding and disbursement/reconciliation process to ensure compliance with all federal, state and institutional rules, regulations and guidelines. The employee will also supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. The Director handles complex requests, exceptions, exemptions, reconciliation, and reporting as required. The position conducts problem-solving and critical decision-making processes in coordination with other staff and the director to update and improve functional aspects of the financial aid processes.

Model Lab School Boys' Basketball Assistant JV Coach

  • 497772
  • Richmond Campus
  • Model Lab School Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Be a part of a winning basketball team in a world-class school environment as an Assistant Coach at Model Laboratory School. The Patriots have a rich heritage and a family atmosphere where teamwork is valued.

Model Lab School Girls' Basketball Assistant JV Coach

  • 497770
  • Richmond Campus
  • Model Lab School Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Be a part of a winning basketball team in a world-class school environment as an Assistant Coach at Model Laboratory School. The Patriots have a rich heritage and a family atmosphere where teamwork is valued.

Director, Veterans Upward Bound

  • 497769
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Oversees and manages services within the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education to assist first- generation, low-income, and/or academically at-risk eligible veterans in eight target area counties to be prepared to succeed in postsecondary education.

Student Conduct & Crisis Management - Graduate Assistant

  • 497779
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct and Crisis Management (GACC) will work out of the Housing and Residence Life office in the Whitlock Building to assist with student conduct, crisis management and other initiatives.

Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator

  • 497778
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Residence Hall Coordinator (GRHC) is a live-in position responsible for supporting the development of a vibrant residential community through student engagement, supervision, and daily operations.

Housing Representative

  • 497777
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Housing Representative for the Housing Office will play a crucial role in providing front desk customer service and administrative support to the Housing Office. This position involves interacting with students, staff, and visitors, handling inquiries, and performing a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

  • 497305
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program in the Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution/program. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May 2026 prior to an August 2026 appointment. Applicants must also hold an active state counseling license and both be eligible for Kentucky clinical counseling licensure and willing to pursue Kentucky licensure within one year. The position begins August 2026.

Art Studio Technician

  • 497768
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

CLASS is looking for Art Studio Technicians to assist with multiple studios.

HR Student Office Assistant

  • 497767
  • Richmond Campus
  • Human Resources Positions
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The EKU Human Resources office is hiring a Student Office Assistant.

Graduate Assistant

  • 497766
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant

The graduate assistant will be a student leader at the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity. They will be responsible for providing academic support to other EKU students; leading Noel Studio/in-class workshops on writing and research; and training undergraduate consultants. Graduate assistants are offered a variety of opportunities to develop additional skills in writing, communication, leadership, research, professional development, workshop/class instruction, and administrative roles. Applicants will need to upload a resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample, and an academic reference/letter of support. Begins Spring 2027.

Director of Player Personnel/Assistant Coach

  • 497753
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

Responsible for the coordination of day-to-day individual player development plans. Assist Head Coach in planning weekly schedules for training. Manage and log Countable Athletics Related Activities in ARMS for NCAA compliance. Coordinate collection of data for analytical applications

Graduate Student Worker

  • 497763
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

A graduate student worker is sought to support the evaluation of a statewide lung cancer screening program. This position involves active participation in weekly supervision and project team meetings, background research on lung cancer trends, screening programs, and state-specific initiatives, as well as contributions to protocol development, IRB preparation, and qualitative data collection and analysis. The graduate student worker will assist in revising interview guides, creating recruitment materials, scheduling and conducting virtual key informant interviews, and/or performing thematic analysis of findings. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to apply public health evaluation skills in a real-world context while collaborating with a multi-institutional team committed to improving lung cancer outcomes.

Coordinator, Residence Hall

  • 497718
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) plays a critical role in the administration and management of a comprehensive housing program. The RHC is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a residence hall or group of residence halls, which house 250 to 700 residents. This position involves staff supervision, building management, process administration, and general departmental responsibilities while implementing a residential curriculum that fosters student growth, community building, and engagement. The RHC reports directly to an Associate Director of Residence Life.

Associate Vice President, Finance

  • 497712
  • Richmond Campus
  • Financial Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The AVP, Finance responsible for analysis and assistance with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, cash management services, EKU Foundation operations, financial audits and overall financial management and budget. Responsible for financial/budget oversight and guidance to all auxiliary service operations. Overall management of many University business contracts and administrative units. Select duties will be more defined.

Aquatic Fitness Instructor

  • 497761
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

The Aquatic Fitness & Aerobics Instructor will lead engaging, safe, and effective water-based fitness classes for participants of varying fitness levels.

Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations

  • 497742
  • Richmond Campus
  • Management Positions
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations supports the overall coordination, administration, and operational effectiveness of University Housing facilities. This position assists with residential facility operations, housing transitions, capital projects, summer programs, operational planning, and departmental initiatives to ensure residential spaces are safe, functional, and prepared to support the student experience. The Assistant Director collaborates with Housing & Residence Life staff, Facilities Management, campus partners, contractors, and vendors to coordinate facility-related operations, communication, and service needs. This position provides leadership and supervision for assigned staff, assists with operational improvements, supports facility projects, and participates in on-call emergency response rotation to ensure effective housing operations throughout the academic year, summer programs, and special events.

Education Intern

  • 497760
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Science and Environmental Education Interns will assist with educational outreach events, hands-on activities, program preparation, and other Center initiatives while gaining professional experience in science communication, environmental education, teamwork, and community engagement.

Aviation Student Worker

  • 497759
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Aviation VA student tracking, running errands, special events, special projects and general office duties.

Strategist, Marketing

  • 497690
  • Richmond Campus
  • Marketing Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Marketing Strategist develops, implements, and optimizes data-driven marketing strategies in support of EKU's institutional priorities, including enrollment, brand, academic programs, and student success. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategy and Creative, this position ensures marketing initiatives are targeted, measurable, and aligned with institutional goals. The Marketing Strategist executes audience segmentation, campaign performance analysis, and multi-channel marketing strategy — including content and copywriting — to drive engagement and conversion across key audiences.

EKU Guru

  • 497755
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Student Success Center is currently hiring Gurus. Eastern Kentucky University’s Gurus are tutors, mentors, and peer success coaches who are experienced students that help all EKU students professionally and personally.

Specialist, Collections

  • 497709
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • Financial Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Student Accounting Services Collections Specialist is responsible for managing processes related to delinquent student Accounts Receivable (AR) and Perkins Loan accounts. This position oversees collection activities through internal efforts, external collection agencies, the Kentucky Department of Revenue, and the U.S. Department of Education while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Student Worker

  • 497609
  • Manchester Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Eastern Kentucky University’s Manchester Campus is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic student worker to provide essential front-desk and general office support, while also assisting with classroom technology and campus events. This student employee will serve as a welcoming presence for visitors, offering friendly and knowledgeable customer service, answering phone calls, and sharing information about campus resources.

Student Worker

  • 497751
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Internship with African and African American Studies (AFA) and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Engagement (CISE)

Student Lab Assistant - Engineering & Technology

  • 497698
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student

The EKU Department of Engineering and Technology seeks an Institutional Work Study Student Lab Assistant supporting the department's laboratories, equipment and working spaces. Position begins Fall 2026, with options to renew as needed. Engineering and Technology majors are encouraged to apply.