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Title: Peer Career Mentor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R005 - Student Success

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 18-20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Darlene Stocker

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Peer Career Mentor will assist EKU students in developing effective job search skills through a variety of peer advising roles and support Advising & Career Services in student outreach and marketing. Responsibilities will include conducting mock interviews, resume critiques, student intake, media outreach, presentations, outreach efforts, and assisting with office and career events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU as a full-time student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in job search activities; specifically working with college peers discussing career goals, career planning, training and development, and networking with employers
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter/high energy level and well organized

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.