For this employment state law requires a state and national criminal history background check as a condition of employment
Review the following list of current vacancies and contact those departments that have vacancies for which you are qualified. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are eligible for Student Employment, call (270)745-5513. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Fall 2011 Vacancies

Student Consultant
$8.00/hour , Fall, Spring: Up to 20/wk; Summer: Up to 30 or 40/wk
Beginning: Immediate
Number of positions: Always Accepting Applications
Work Schedule: Office Open: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday; noon – 8:00 p.m. Sunday
Duties: This is a first level support position. The consultant will respond to calls from faculty, staff, and students regarding problems and questions. A consultant will have the ability to log, resolve, escalate, track and close these calls via telephone and hands on.
Required skills: Undergraduate in good academic standing registered for classes with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired ability to lift up to 60 lbs., possess customer service experience, experience with setup, configuration, and support (troubleshooting) of PC hardware and software, Macintosh experience, networking experience, and working knowledge of current operating systems.
Contact: http://helpdesk.wku.edu/apply/ , Online application only; no walk-up or phone inquiries accepted (RSF11-00) 7/19/11

TopperTalk Caller
$7.25 per hour, hours per week vary
Beginning: 09/13/2011
Number of positions: 50
Work Schedule: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Duties: Call alumni and friends of WKU to update their information, inform them about WKU and ask for their financial support of the University
Required skills: Good telephone skills, nice demeanor, interest in WKU
Contact: Alumni Relations & Annual Giving : www.phonathon.com Entry Code: WKU11 Applications only (RSF11-25) 8/30/11

Peer Advisor
$7.40 per hour, 10 to 15 hours per week
Beginning: ASAP
Number of positions: 6
Work Schedule: Varied work schedule
Duties: Meet with advisees on a regular bases, participate In ATP, attend peer advisor training, provide referrals to appropriate sources, provide guidance and contact to campus resources, act as a role model, follow all confidentiality rules, be reliable, maintain detailed student contact log, assist with developing a study plan, be available a minimum of 10 hrs. weekly, and provide other student center activities as needed.
Required skills: Have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, sophomore or higher, have a positive attitude, understanding of confidentiality and FERPA, strong work ethic, basic knowledge of campus programs, friendly, respectful, and mature, and be reliable.
Contact: University College-Commonwealth School, Dr. Burch 270-745-4010 (RSF11-26) 8/31/11

The following departments have online applications that can be submitted directly to their departments :
Housing and Residence Life: http://www.wku.edu/housing/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118&Itemid=81
Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities center: http://www.wku.edu/IMRec/facilities.php
WKU Health Services: http://www.wku.edu/healthservices/employment/

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE JOBS LISTED BELOW, YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY:

Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green
$7.25 per hour, 20 hours per week
Beginning: 8/29/11 thru 5/30/12
Number of positions: 3
Work Schedule: Flexible some weekends and evenings
Duties: Helping staff with educational activities. Tutoring/ mentoring children ages 6-18. Helping to chaperone field trips/service learning projects that take place off site.
Required skills: Team player, good with children, positive attitude, multi taker, must pass criminal background check process.
Contact: Pam McIntyre, 260 Scott Way PO Box 872, Bowling Green KY 42102, 270-843-6466 call for appointment (RSF11-21) 8/11/11