Student Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY seeks a Student Assistant to staff the Advising Office front desk, schedule adviser appointments, and assist with clerical tasks. The role supports recruitment initiatives and college events while requiring strong organization and confidentiality.

The position is funded for Federal Work Study with occasional evenings/weekends and is ideal for an EKU student in good standing seeking part-time hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Staff front desk and schedule appointments for academic advisors.
• Assist with basic advising questions and direct visitors throughout the building.
• Assist with standard office duties including filing, copies, and organization.
• Assist with college-sponsored events, including event setup/cleanup and moving furniture.
• Engage in direct recruitment initiatives such as building tours, emails to prospective students, and direct mail efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written/verbal communication

Customer service

Independence

Confidentiality/FERPA

Event coordination

Education

Currently enrolled EKU student in good academic standing

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Title: Student Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

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

Posted Salary Grade: $9.00 per hour

Contact Person: Patti Matthews

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student Assistant needed for the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. Student Assistant will staff the College Advising Office front desk, where they will schedule appointments for academic advisors, assist with basic advising questions, and direct visitors throughout the building. Student Assistant will also assist with standard office duties related to filing, copies, and organization. Student Assistant will also assist with college-sponsored events, including event setup and cleanup, moving tables, chairs, etc.; data entry; research; social media; and other duties as assigned. Student Assistant will assist with direct recruitment initiatives, including but not limited to building tours, emails to prospective students, direct mail efforts, etc. The ability to work independently and deal with the public is inherent to the position. An outgoing personality with strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Student Assistant must be able to lift/move boxes and other materials and may also be required to work occasional evenings or weekends (with prior notice) in support of college-related events. College of Justice, Safety & Military Science major is strongly preferred. Position is funded by Federal Work Study Funds. Institutional Funding is not available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Assisting with college-sponsored events, mailings, data entry, clerical duties, cleaning/organizing, and other duties as assigned. Student Assistant must have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other common software programs and social media platforms. An outgoing personality, dependability, promptness, confidentiality, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and being a self-starter are required. Students must also be able to lift/move boxes and have reliable transportation. Occasional events/weekends (with prior notice) may be required.

Job Duties

• 40% - Assisting with Advising Office - (Essential)
• 30% - Assisting with recruitment events/duties - (Essential)
• 20% - Assisting with office/clerical duties - (Essential)
• 10% - Other 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.

Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 02 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time