Big E Central Sr. Peer Counselor

Title: Big E Central Sr. 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: $13.00 per hour

Contact Person: Emily Powers

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Big E Central (BEC) is hiring Sr. Peer Counselors. The BEC Sr. Peer Counselor will work collaboratively with the BEC Staff, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, and Registrar to provide comprehensive student services via phone, email, and walk-ins. The BEC Sr. Peer Counselor will also be asked to provide intake assistance and customer service to ensure the efficiency of office operations.

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:

• 65% - Assist with telephone operations - (Essential)
• 25% - 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.