Colonel Crew Volunteer 2025

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Work type: Volunteer
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: Student Support Positions

Title: Colonel Crew Volunteer 2025

Position Type: Volunteer

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 - Student Life

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Volunteer Position Location: Richmond Campus

Contact Person: Curtis DeGrant

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Colonel Crew volunteers are responsible for helping all new first-year Colonels positively connect, transition, and build excitement for their Eastern college experience within their first week on campus. Colonel Crew volunteers will partner with a small group of first-year students as they engage in dynamic programming, discussions, and experiences during the Big E Welcome.
Colonel Crew Volunteers support the participation of Big E Welcome events and programs. Volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Assist groups of first-year students through activities and discussions designed to build their connection, excitement, and knowledge of EKU

-Assist with on-campus move-in to residence halls

-Maintain open and respectful communication with Big E Intern and first-year students within the group

-Share tips, experiences, and resources from personal EKU experience

-Promote the pillars of Exchange, Excite, and Excel of the Big E Welcome experience

-Create a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events

-Participate in in-person events and activities

-Abide by the Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and the EKU Code of Conduct

-Any other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must complete Volunteer Eligibility Questionnaire
  • Must complete Volunteer Service Agreement

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Decision-making skills, effective time management, organization, strong work ethic, exceptional maturity, energy, and enthusiasm
  • Ability to connect with first-year students, parents, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Demonstrated interest in helping others
  • Have an appreciation for and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities

Job Duties:

  • Assist groups of first-year students through activities and discussions designed to build their connection, excitement, and knowledge of EKU - (Essential)
  • Assist with on-campus move-in to residence halls - (Essential)
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with Big E Intern and first-year students within group - (Essential)
  • Share tips, experiences, and resources from personal EKU experience - (Essential)
  • Promote the pillars of Exchange, Excite, Excel of the Big E Welcome experience - (Essential)
  • Create a positive and welcoming environment at all Big E Welcome events - (Essential)
  • Abide by Colonel Crew Expectations Contract and EKU Code of Conduct (Essential)
  • Participate in or lead in-person events and activities - (Essential)
  • Any other duties as assigned (Essential)

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 satisfactory background check.

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