EKU Guru

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at EKU
Completed at least one semester at EKU
Be enrolled currently as a student
In Good Academic Standing
Student must be self-motivated, take initiative and responsibility, and be friendly and approachable

Nice To Haves

Prefer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA

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