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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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Executive Director, Marketing Strategy

  • 497782
  • Richmond Campus
  • Management Positions
  • Marketing Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Executive Director of Marketing Strategy (Deputy Chief Marketing Officer) is a strategic leader, visionary, and operational expert for Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) integrated and comprehensive portfolio of marketing, user experience, and digital recruitment initiatives. The Executive Director of Marketing Strategy reports directly to the Vice President of Student Success & Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, serving as the University’s Deputy CMO and standing in for the CMO as needed. The Executive Director is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of marketing strategies that support brand and reputation enhancement, identity development, and enrollment and engagement results. The Executive Director partners with Enrollment, Academic Affairs, Student Success, University Advancement, University Communications, and community stakeholders to effectively communicate the EKU value proposition through consistent, compelling, and student-focused messaging. The Executive Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing the digital experience for prospective and current students, managing EKU’s digital brand presence, and implementing data-informed strategies to increase student affinity, yield, and persistence.

Student Worker

  • 497791
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Student Employees will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Conferencing and Events Department located in the Perkins building. This includes monitoring, working, setting up tech equipment, and office duties. The student worker will also assist the Event Specialists within the department with any event needs. There will be other duties as assigned.

Appalachian Shakespeare Center Winter 26/27 Show Cast/Crew

  • 497792
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Pre-selected individuals who have been cast as actors or crew members for the Appalachian Shakespeare Center at EKU's spring productions "Lil Willy's Panto-Loons" and "Hamlet" should fill out this application

Coordinator, Administrative

  • 497738
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Fulltime Staff

Provide administration and professional support services for all activities of the department, direct executive assistance to departmental leaders, and oversees the department needs. Services provided include written communications, meeting and resource management, data management and analysis, scheduling, organization, conducting research, and coordination of activities across departments within EKU to ensure a positive employee experience and seamless service.

Part-time Faculty, Paralegal Program

  • 497787
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Eastern Kentucky University Department of Government is accepting applications for adjunct faculty positions/online course facilitator in Paralegal Science.

Part-Time Faculty, School of Music

  • 497790
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The School of Music at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in Music. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Music appreciation, applied music, and ensembles.

Executive Director, Budgeting and Financial Planning

  • 497775
  • Richmond Campus
  • Financial Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Finance, the Executive Director of Budgeting and Financial Planning provides analytical support for financial planning and resource allocation decision-making and is responsible for the development, preparation, analysis and tracking of the University’s general operating budget.

Senior Counselor, College Enrollment and Career

  • 497765
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Senior Counselor for College Enrollment & Career Readiness for the College of Education and Applied Human Sciences provides integrated enrollment support and career readiness coaching for students within assigned academic colleges. This role supports prospective, admitted, and enrolled students by connecting academic programs to career pathways, assisting with enrollment engagement, and delivering career preparation services.

Specialist, Student Accounting

  • 497703
  • Richmond Campus
  • Financial Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Student Accounting Services Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive support across multiple functional areas within the office and serving as a cross-trained resource to assist staff as needed. The position requires in-depth knowledge of current and former student accounts, collection accounts, student refunds, and 1098-T tax reporting processes. The incumbent must maintain a working knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations governing these areas and ensure compliance in the administration of related duties. The Specialist serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and campus stakeholders by delivering exceptional customer service and responding to inquiries through phone, email, and online chat interactions. This role provides accurate guidance, resolves account-related questions, and assists individuals in understanding institutional policies and procedures. The position also supports operational continuity within the Student Accounting Services team by providing service coverage across multiple functions while fostering a positive, professional, and customer-focused experience.

Coordinator, Administrative

  • 497736
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Health Sciences
  • Fulltime Staff

Provide high level administration and professional support services for all activities of the School of Nursing. Services provided include written communications, meeting and resource management, data management and analysis, scheduling, organization, and coordination of activities across departments within EKU to ensure a positive employee experience and seamless service.

Project Manager

  • 497614
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Project Manager, Project Administration serves as a University representative for Capital Projects with focus on the MEP and Construction trades, working with external contractors and project groups, construction contacts, and campus constituents. Responsibilities include reviewing design & construction documents, attending design & construction meetings, managing the project schedule and budget by utilizing all available resources and monitoring project progress in the field. This will be done in accordance with. the Capital Construction procedures manual.

Part-Time Faculty, ASLIE

  • 497789
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The ASL & Interpreter programs within the Department of Language, Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach ASL or Interpreter courses. The courses may include, but are not limited to: ASL 390 Contrastive Analysis: ASL and English. (3 Credits) in a 100% online, synchronous format.

Analyst, Marketing & Engagement

  • 497781
  • Richmond Campus
  • Marketing Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Marketing & Engagement Analyst is responsible for analyzing, measuring, and optimizing EKU’s student recruitment and engagement efforts. This role plays a key part in data-driven decision-making, ensuring marketing campaigns, digital engagement strategies, and student outreach efforts are highly effective, targeted, and continuously refined. Working closely with the Marketing Strategy, Digital Experience & Creative, and Communications & Content teams, the Marketing & Engagement Analyst uses data to evaluate campaign performance, audience behavior, and conversion trends, providing insights that enhance EKU’s enrollment, retention, and student success initiatives.

Tennis Assistant

  • 497788
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Candidate will assist with clinics, maintain the daily schedule of the tennis center, which included seasonal rented courts, as well as EKU practice times for the tennis teams.

Part-Time Faculty, Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • 497786
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs is accepting applications for part time adjuncts on a regular basis. Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis as positions become available.

Senior Analyst, Customer Relationship Management

  • 497756
  • Richmond Campus
  • Technology Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Senior CRM Analyst provides technical leadership in the analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of complex technical mission-critical systems that utilize system information systems (SIS) data.

Part-Time Faculty, School of Education

  • 497785
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

Teaching of Language Arts in the Secondary School. The School of Education invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses for Secondary Education content area of Language Arts or Foreign Languages. Possible courses include ESE543/ESE743

Part-Time Secondary Instructor, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science

  • 497784
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at EKU is seeking a part-time Secondary Instructor to work with program faculty, assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis, as available.

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management

  • 497715
  • Richmond Campus
  • Management Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management is EKU's senior operating officer for new student enrollment across every population the institution serves. The AVP EM is accountable for delivering new student headcount, net tuition revenue, and class profile targets, and for the operational systems that convert interest into enrolled students. The portfolio pairs recruitment across all populations with financial aid strategy and administration. That pairing is deliberate. At a regional comprehensive serving high concentrations of first-generation, rural, transfer, and adult students, award timing and affordability clarity are yield levers, not back-office functions. Separating them from recruitment produces exactly the handoff friction that loses students between admit and enroll. This is an outcomes role. The successful candidate is an enrollment operations executive who can hold a funnel target and run a Title IV compliance shop with equal seriousness.

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.

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, 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.

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.