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Title: Colonel Crew Volunteer 2025

Position Type: Volunteer

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 - Student Life

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Volunteer Position Location: Richmond Campus

Contact Person: Curtis DeGrant

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Colonel Crew volunteers are responsible for helping all new first-year Colonels positively connect, transition, and build excitement for their Eastern college experience within their first week on campus. Colonel Crew volunteers will partner with a small group of first-year students as they engage in dynamic programming, discussions, and experiences during the Big E Welcome.
Colonel Crew Volunteers support the participation of Big E Welcome events and programs. Volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Assist groups of first-year students through activities and discussions designed to build their connection, excitement, and knowledge of EKU

-Assist with on-campus move-in to residence halls

-Maintain open and respectful communication with Big E Intern and first-year students within the group

-Share tips, experiences, and resources from personal EKU experience

-Promote the pillars of Exchange, Excite, and Excel of the Big E Welcome experience

-Create a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events

-Participate in in-person events and activities

-Abide by the Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and the EKU Code of Conduct

-Any other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete Volunteer Eligibility Questionnaire
• Must complete Volunteer Service Agreement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Decision-making skills, effective time management, organization, strong work ethic, exceptional maturity, energy, and enthusiasm
• Ability to connect with first-year students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated interest in helping others
• Have an appreciation for and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities

Job Duties:

• Assist groups of first-year students through activities and discussions designed to build their connection, excitement, and knowledge of EKU - (Essential)
• Assist with on-campus move-in to residence halls - (Essential)
• Maintain open and respectful communication with Big E Intern and first-year students within group - (Essential)
• Share tips, experiences, and resources from personal EKU experience - (Essential)
• Promote the pillars of Exchange, Excite, Excel of the Big E Welcome experience - (Essential)
• Create a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events - (Essential)
• Abide by Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and EKU Code of Conduct (Essential)
• Participate in or lead in-person events and activities - (Essential)
• Any other duties as assigned (Essential)

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.