Bilingual Peer Academic Coach (PL) (GA/Student)

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Bilingual Peer Academic Coach (PL) to provide peer-to-peer academic coaching on the Richmond Campus. The role involves organizing study sessions, tutoring by major/skill, and mentoring in time-management and study habits.

As a student employee, you will work 3-20 hours per week, assist with language tutoring, and may support faculty in outreach and recruitment efforts. English proficiency is required, and you must be enrolled at EKU.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Student employee position for 3-20 hours per week.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Tutoring language students may be included.
• Ability to work with faculty and staff on recruitment and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Organize study sessions and maintain the space.
• Tutor based on majors and skills.
• Mentor students on time-management and study habits.
• Support faculty and staff with recruitment, retention, and community outreach.

Skills

Time management

Study skills

Mentoring

Language tutoring

Education

Enrollment at EKU

Tools

Office software

Job description

Title: Bilingual Peer Academic Coach (PL) (GA/Student/Temp/Part-Time)

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 26R101 - El Centro

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 3-20

Contact Person: Dr. José Juan Gómez-Becerra

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Peer-to-peer support through a tailored academic coaching approach that builds on tutoring and mentoring in a relationship rich environment for academic engagement and success. Student-workers will help organize study sessions, maintain the space, tutor based on their majors and skills, and mentor students with time-management, study habits, and social practices for engagement. Positions might also include tutoring language students and students that might not be in your college. This is a Student Employee position for 3-20 hours per week and may start at $12.00 per hour. This position will require you to work with students reviewing target language, academic subjects, and specific course assignments. May also include support time assisting faculty and staff with recruitment, retention, and community outreach. Computer knowledge is helpful as well as familiarity with office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Fi lled: No

Special Instructions

Special Instructions: Appropriate proficiency in oral and written English, target subjects, and language(s) required. Students must be enrolled in upper-division language studies classes or appropriate equivalency for other subjects. A successful candidate will maintains a cumulative GPA above 3.0, is able to work productively in teams, have the skills to interact effectively with others, and is proactive and self-motivated.

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.

Advertised: 14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time