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Title: CHS Student Ambassador

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Additional Schedule Details: Varies Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with some potential Saturday commitments.
Remote Work (As Applicable)
Perform select tasks such as follow-up communication, data entry, and digital outreach from home as assigned.

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: Gabrielle Thurman

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Student Assistant in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at EKU plays an essential role in shaping a welcoming, informative, and impactful experience for both prospective and current students, their families, and campus guests. As representatives of the CHS community, the Student Assistants helps communicate key information about our programs, share their personal student experiences, and foster connections that support student success.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Preferred Qualifications:

Th student should demonstrate professionalism, reliability, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with others.

Job Duties:

• Campus Tours - Assist with guided tours for prospective students, families, and visiting school groups, highlighting CHS academic buildings, learning spaces, and student resources. - (Essential)
• Event Participation - Attend and actively participate in on-campus events for both prospective and current students, including open houses, orientation sessions, and student engagement activities. Some events may take place on Saturdays, which could require an adjustment of work hours during the week to accommodate weekend participation. - (Essential)
• Student Support and Outreach - (Essential)
  • Organizing and transporting promotional materials
  • Setting up, staffing, and breaking down the CHS display table at events
  • Gaining and sharing in-depth knowledge of CHS academic programs
  • Following up with prospective and current students to answer questions or provide additional resources 
• Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.