Center for Student Parents, Program Participant

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Center for Student Parents Program Participant to engage in academic advising, career counseling, work readiness, employment training, and activities tied to retention, graduation, and employment. The role supports student parents on campus and contributes to program success.

The position requires enrollment as an EKU student and KTAP benefits eligibility; it is a non-exempt, part-time student job at 20 hours per week on the Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Eligible KTAP beneficiaries or in process must apply.
• Enrolled as a student at EKU (Eastern Kentucky University).

Responsibilities

• Participate in academic advising and career counseling.
• Support work readiness, employment training, and related activities.
• Assist in activities aimed at retention, graduation, and employment.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Work readiness

Employment training

Job description

Title: Center for Student Parents, Program Participant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 31R010 - TRiO Programs

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade:Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Leslie Campbell

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Center for Student Parents Program Participant will participate in academic advising, career counseling, work readiness, employment training, and other activities related to retention, graduation, and employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must receive KTAP benefits or in the process of receiving KTAP benefits to be eligible for this position.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a student at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time