College & Career Peer Mentor

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University on Richmond Campus is looking for a College & Career Peer Mentor. This student position helps create a welcoming, career-focused experience for prospective and current EKU students, families, and campus guests.

Working with CECCs and career professionals, you’ll bridge peers with the college, share EKU experiences, assist with career readiness appointments, and represent your college at recruitment events while developing communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled EKU student in good academic standing.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Genuine interest in helping fellow students and prospective students.
• Willingness to learn and accurately communicate information about EKU resources.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and demonstrate proficiency in career readiness services.
• Assist with recruitment events and campus tours for prospective students.
• Represent the college professionally and share accurate information about programs.
• Support outreach, promotions, follow-up communications and related meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

professionalism

Confidentiality (FERPA)

Willingness to learn

Independence

Attend training

Education

Currently enrolled EKU student in good academic standing

Job description

College & Career Peer Mentor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Division: 5G0000 - Student Success, Engage & Opp-Restr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $11 an hour

Contact Person: Tevis Milburn

Job Summary/Basic Functions

College & Career Peer Mentors are student representatives who help create a welcoming, informative, and career-focused experience for prospective and current EKU students, families, and campus guests.

Working alongside College Enrollment & Career Counselors (CECCs) and career professionals, Peer Mentors serve as a bridge between students and their academic college. They share their firsthand EKU experiences, provide peer-to-peer guidance, assist with career readiness appointments and activities, and represent their college at recruitment and student engagement events.

This position is designed for students who are enthusiastic about their college, enjoy helping others, and want to develop their own communication, leadership, career development, and professional skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure & Certifications: Currently enrolled EKU student in good academic standing.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Genuine interest in helping fellow students and prospective students.
• Willingness to learn and accurately communicate information about the assigned academic college and EKU resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA requirements.
• Ability to attend required training and scheduled events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with campus involvement, student organizations, leadership, customer service, recruitment, or peer mentoring.
• Interest or experience in career development, recruiting, admissions, human resources, marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with resume development, interviewing, LinkedIn, or other professional development tools.
• Strong public speaking or presentation skills.

Job Duties

• 50%% - Participating in training and demonstrating proficiency in assigned career readiness services including approved resume, cover letter, mock interview, and other career readiness appointments or activities. - (Essential)
• 25%% - Participating in recruitment, yield, and student engagement events hosted by the academic college and Enrollment & Career Readiness, including assisting with tours and presentations for prospective students, families, and visiting groups. - (Essential)
• 10%% - Representing the assigned academic college in a professional and welcoming manner while providing accurate peer-level information about college programs, student experiences, and career opportunities. - (Essential)
• 10%% - Assisting with college outreach, promotional activities, and follow-up communications and attending related meetings and training. - (Essential)
• 5%% - Completing other duties as assigned related to recruitment, student engagement, career readiness, and student success. - (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.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time