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Title: Honors Program Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 20R000 - Office of the Provost

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: Kevin Watts

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU Honors Program Graduate Assistant position is a standard 20 hour/week GA position, with possibility of renewal for up to a maximum of four semesters. This position reports to the assistant director of the honors program. This position is available beginning Fall 2026.

Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination and scheduling of honors thesis presentation program, public relations, social media, event planning and execution, and performing other duties as assigned by the assistant director and
EKU Honors Program staff. The graduate assistant is also expected to serve as a mentor and role model for current EKU Honors students and positively represent the program to the EKU community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Enrolled in graduate school at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and knowledge of EKU Honors Program
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content strategies

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Special Instructions: Please include your anticipated Fall 2026 class schedule and Fall 2026 availability as part of your required supplemental documents.

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.