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Title: RPG Student Learning Assistant

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

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

Posted Salary Grade: Students/Temporaries - 01

Retirement: None 

Contact Person: Jamie Woolery

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Center for Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RPG) in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Eastern Kentucky University seeks to hire students from any major in the College as Learning Assistants for Fall 2025. Learning Assistants (LAs) will support student learning in all areas of CHS, including nursing, occupational therapy, exercise science, pre-professional, and other majors as needed. Each LA will work with individual’s instructor, department chairs, and Center for RPG Personnel to facilitate in-class and/or out-of-class learning experiences. Specific duties will vary based on the course, the LA’s areas of expertise, and students’ learning needs. LA’s work on-campus with students one-on-one and in small groups and may also facilitate workshops on problem-solving strategies, study skills, exam preparation, and related topics. Additional duties will include active participation in weekly staff meetings, active participation in biweekly professional development workshops, and some tutoring in this subject area. The Center for RPG is accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Should your application be considered, you will be contacted by the hiring official

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Applicants must be full-time students at EKU, have completed at least one General Education II course (Quantitative Reasoning) or General Education IV course (Natural Sciences), and be in good academic standing with the University. As well as indication they are admitted to the program of the study.

Preferred Qualifications:

A successful candidate will also possess a strong understanding of course level content in at least one area of CHS. And an interest in cultivating student learning in CHS, strong communication skills, a passion for working with students, and the willingness to be an energetic and reliable student representative of the Center for RPG. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Please include a copy of your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and area(s) of interest, and an unofficial copy of your transcript. Also include contact information for a minimum of two professional references. One professional reference must be an instructor from your area of interest.

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.