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Title: Graduate Assistant-Applied Human Sciences

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

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

Hours Per Week: 20

Retirement:  None 

Contact Person: Christina Pelfrey

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Open to students enrolled in any program within the entire College of Education and Applied Human Sciences (CEAHS). The Department of Applied Human Sciences is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This is a stipend position for 20 hours each week beginning in Fall 2026. The graduate assistant will generally work a standard weekly schedule but must be flexible for things such as training and fine dining meals, as well as some evening or weekend work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for applicants with minimal daytime classes or clinical work.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekend.
• Food Handlers Card for Madison County Kentucky
• Reliable, consistent access to a working VEHICLE during work hours and valid driver's
  license.
  
  

Job Duties:

• 80% - Experiential Labs and Events ● Supervision of students enrolled in food preparation courses. ● Assisting faculty/staff with laboratory tasks, maintenance, and/or supervision. ● Supervise and maintain food safety and sanitation. ● Supervise and maintain an efficient, clean, well-organized lab space. This includes laundering linens, upkeep of composting efforts, and inventory. ● Assistance with tasks related to Café Burrier, the student-run restaurant, in Fall semesters. ● Assistance in food procurement and preparation. ● Supervision of students in other lab spaces such as the sewing/textile labs. ● Obtain a Food Handler’s Card/Certification for Madison County, Kentucky through the Madison County Health Department. - (Essential)
• 20% - Office Duties to Support Faculty ● Aid in faculty research and course content development. ● Create professional PowerPoint presentations. ● Utilize Blackboard to create quizzes, assignments, and post course materials. ● Grade assignments, quizzes, and other course requirements using a rubric. ● Acts in compliance with University policies, procedures and standards - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

Required Documents
● Resume
● Cover Letter
● Contact Information for at least 3 Professional References
● Schedule of Availability (screenshot of class schedule)

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.