Student Associate - Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Student Associate to support the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX on the Richmond Campus. This 20-hour-per-week student position involves front desk coverage, clerical tasks, event logistics, and assisting with outreach initiatives while upholding confidentiality and FERPA policies.

The role provides hands-on experience in compliance operations, program development, and student engagement within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University.
• Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one academic year (sophomore standing or above).

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk coverage by greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to general inquiries.
• Assist with document preparation, filing, data entry, mail distribution, scheduling, office organization, inventory management, and other administrative tasks that support daily office operations.
• Support trainings, tabling events, awareness campaigns, and other educational programming; coordinate event logistics and update materials.
• Assist with communication and scheduling for student volunteers and update outreach materials and office webpages.
• Complete required training, participate in professional development opportunities, and perform other duties related to the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student at EKU

Sophomore standing or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maxient

Job description

Title: Student Associate - Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Position Type: Student

Department: 16R000 - University Counsel & Compliance

Division: 8R0000 - University Counsel & Compliance

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8 an hour

Contact Person: Sterling Crayton

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Student Associate supports the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX by assisting with daily office operations, educational programming, and campus outreach initiatives. Responsibilities include front desk support, administrative tasks, event and training logistics, maintaining office resources and systems, and assisting with special projects that advance the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and compliance.
This position offers students the opportunity to develop professional skills in communication, organization, customer service, event coordination, and office administration while working in a collaborative, student-focused environment. Students will gain exposure to the operations of a university compliance office and contribute to programs that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus.
The position requires professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and adherence to university policies, including confidentiality requirements, FERPA, and the EKU Code of Conduct. The Student Associate is expected to communicate reliably with supervisors regarding scheduling and work responsibilities while handling sensitive information with care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one academic year (sophomore standing or above).

Experience: Previous customer service, office, administrative, or student leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software and technology.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and follow through on assignments.
• Experience with graphic design, social media, or marketing platforms (e.g., Canva) is preferred but not required.

Job Duties

• 40% - Administrative & Office Operations Provide front desk coverage by greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to general inquiries. Assist with document preparation, filing, data entry, mail distribution, scheduling, office organization, inventory management, and other administrative tasks that support daily office operations. - (Essential)
• 20% - Case Management & Systems Support Assist staff with maintaining office records and case management systems, including document organization, template updates, communication logs, data quality review, and other administrative functions within Maxient and related office systems while maintaining strict confidentiality. - (Essential)
• 20% - Education, Outreach & Event Support Provide logistical support for trainings, tabling events, awareness campaigns, and other educational programming. Prepare materials and displays, coordinate event logistics, update presentations and resource materials, assist with promotional communications, and support office outreach initiatives. - (Essential)
• 10% - Student Engagement & Special Projects Assist with communication and scheduling for student volunteers, maintain outreach materials, update office resources and webpages, and complete special projects that support office initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. - (Essential)
• 10% - Professional Development & Other Duties Complete required training, participate in relevant professional development opportunities, attend office meetings as appropriate, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX. - (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: 14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time