College & Career Peer Mentor

EKU Careers; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

EKU Careers on the Richmond Campus seeks a College & Career Peer Mentor. You will assist with career readiness services, campus tours, and student engagement events while sharing accurate information about EKU programs.

This student position emphasizes developing communication, leadership, and professional skills. You must be an enrolled EKU student in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled EKU student in good academic standing.
• GPA requirement of 2.5 cumulative.
• Able to communicate effectively with peers, families, and campus guests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and demonstrate proficiency in career readiness services (resume, cover letter, mock interviews).
• Assist with recruitment, campus tours, and student engagement events.
• Represent the college professionally while sharing accurate information about programs and opportunities.
• Assist with outreach, promotions, and follow-up communications; attend related meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties related to recruitment and student success as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Professionalism

Reliability

Independent work

Willingness to learn

FERPA awareness

Public speaking

Education

Current EKU student in good standing

Job description

Title: 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.