Student Success & Programs Assistant
Division: Support Services Department: Center for Student Success
Experience: Entry-Level
Job Code: [Leave Blank] GL Code: [Leave Blank]
Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Kenzie Coleman
FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded
Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☐ 11-15, ☐ 16-20
Requested Start Date:08/24/2026 Term of Position: ☐ Summer, ☒ Fall, ☒ Spring
The Student Success & Programs Assistant supports the daily operations of the Center for Student Success by assisting students, maintaining office operations, and helping plan and execute campus engagement programs, including What's Up Wednesday (WuW). This position requires excellent customer service, professionalism, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students while promoting student success and engagement.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Qualifications: General computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Campus Groups, social media, etc.); strong customer service skills; attention to detail; organization and time management; problem-solving; active listening; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and willingness to learn new skills and information.
Computer Skills: ☐ Word, ☐ Excel, ☐ PowerPoint, ☐ Canva, ☐ Social Media & New Technology, ☐ Other: _________________________
Other Skills: ☐ Attention to detail, ☐ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☐ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☐ Willingness to learn new things
Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☐ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)
Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________
Physical Demands: ☐ Keyboarding, ☐ Reaching/Handling, ☐ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☐ Lifting up to ___ lbs., ☐ Carrying up to ___ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________
Number of Positions: 1-2
Pay Rate: 8.75/Hour
Location: Building: Administration, Room #: A2 #201
Additional Comments: Work hours are flexible to accommodate the student's class schedule and the Center's operational needs. Most What's Up Wednesday events begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m., with approximately one hour of preparation time before the event.
Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
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The University of Pikeville is a private university in Pikeville, Kentucky.