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Title: Colonel Crew Leader 2026

Position Type: Volunteer

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Contact Person: Tori Watkins

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Colonel Crew Leaders (CCLs) are undergraduate student volunteers who are responsible for helping all new first-year Colonels positively connect, transition, and build excitement for their EKU college experience. Colonel Crew Leaders will partner with a group of first-year students as they engage in dynamic programming, discussions, and experiences during Big E Welcome 2026. CCL’s must be responsible, reliable, flexible, and excited to share your love for EKU in a positive experience for first-year students.

Colonel Crew Leaders support Big E Welcome events and programs. Volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting students throughout Big E Welcome by answering questions, sharing tips, experiences, and resources from personal EKU experience.
- Promoting the pillars of the Eastern experience throughout Big E Welcome.
- Creating a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events
- Leading group activities and discussions.
- Abiding by Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and the EKU Code of Conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.

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 small groups of first-year students through activities and discussions designed to build their connection, excitement, and knowledge of EKU. - (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 the Eastern experience throughout Big E Welcome. - (Essential)
• Create a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events. - (Essential)
• Participate in in-person events and activities. - (Essential)
• Abide by the Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and the EKU Code of Conduct. - (Essential)
• Any other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This 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.