EKU Guru

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Benefits

Up to 20 hrs/week

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking part-time student Gurus to support the Student Success Center. Gurus act as tutors, mentors, and peer coaches who guide EKU students professionally and personally throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities include meeting students, modeling positive behavior, participating in training, and connecting learners to campus resources as needed. This role emphasizes accessibility, initiative, and student-centered coaching.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Student with at least one semester completed and in good academic standing.
• Desirable GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Sponsorship not available for visa.

Responsibilities

• Be approachable and available to meet the needs of students throughout the academic year.
• Serve as a tutor, mentor, and peer success coach to students for academic, co-curricular, and leadership involvement.
• Direct students to EKU resources and programs related to their interests and needs.
• Provide information, resources, and workshops for all students.

Skills

Self-motivated

Initiative

Friendly

Approachable

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: EKU Guru

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 27R100 - Associate Provost-Mulholland

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

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: Up to 20

Contact Person: Dr. Ashley Sweat

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Student Success Center is currently hiring Gurus. Eastern Kentucky University’s Gurus are tutors, mentors, and peer success coaches who are experienced students that help all EKU students professionally and personally.

Student employees assist in achieving goals of the programs for the Student Success Center. Those goals are as follows:

• To provide a supportive environment for students;
• To assist students in their educational persistence;
• To serve as a mentor to students;
• To bring experiences to the team while respecting and valuing other perspectives;
• To work collaboratively with other EKU student support areas, increase knowledge and understanding of those services, and connect students to those resources;
• To encourage development of relationships with faculty, students, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Be approachable and available to meet the needs of students throughout the academic year;
• Serve as a role model of positive behavior;
• Participate in on-going training to improve skills and knowledge;
• Help students become successful academically and socially;
• Serve as a tutor, mentor, and peer success coach to students for academic, co-curricular, and leadership involvement;
• Direct students to other individuals, organizations, and programs at EKU related to their interests and needs;
• Show empathy for students in order to determine their needs;
• Work in an often fast-paced environment;
• Be a resource person and referral agent for EKU;
• Provide information, resources, and workshops for all students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum: Completed at least one semester at EKU, be enrolled currently as a student, and in Good Academic Standing.

Student must be self-motivated, take initiative and responsibility, and be friendly and approachable.

Desired: Prefer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Fi lled: 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: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time