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Big E Central Peer Counselor
- 497557
- Richmond Campus
- Student Support Positions
- Student
- Closing at: Sep 24 2026 - 23:55 EDT
Title: Big E Central Peer Counselor
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor
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: 10-20
Posted Salary Grade: $12.00 per hour
Contact Person: Emily Powers
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Big E Central (BEC) is hiring Peer Counselors. . The BEC Peer Counselor will work collaboratively with the BEC Staff to provide intake assistance and customer services to students as they navigate their financial aid, billing, records, and academic success. Day to day tasks include managing intakes at the BEC front desk. Some additional assistance may be required in our main phone line and email inbox.
Confidentiality, attention to detail, computer skills, dependability, and compliance with applicable laws & policies are crucial to success in this position.
Confidentiality, attention to detail, computer skills, dependability, and compliance with applicable laws & policies are crucial to success in this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled at EKU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Reliability
Job Duties:
- 25% - Assist with telephone operations - (Essential)
- 65% - Assist with front-desk reception - (Essential)
- 10% - Other office duties as assigned - (Essential)
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.
