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Big E Central Peer Counselor

Eastern Kentucky University

Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (23 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Big E Central Peer Counselor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccessOutreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success Engage & Oppor

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: 10-20

Posted Salary Grade: $12.00 per hour

Contact Person: Emily Powers

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Big E Central (BEC) is hiring Peer Counselors. . The BEC Peer Counselor will work collaboratively with the BEC Staff to provide intake assistance and customer services to students as they navigate their financial aid billing records and academic success. Day to day tasks include managing intakes at the BEC front desk. Some additional assistance may be required in our main phone line and email inbox.

Confidentiality attention to detail computer skills dependability and compliance with applicable laws & policies are crucial to success in this position.

Confidentiality attention to detail computer skills dependability and compliance with applicable laws & policies are crucial to success in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Computer skills
Strong customer service skills
Written and verbal communications skills
Reliability

Job Duties:

25% - Assist with telephone operations - (Essential)
65% - Assist with front-desk reception - (Essential)
10% - Other office 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.

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