The department is open Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-4:30 pm (hours can vary each day by the student's class schedule). There may be some evening or weekend hours on occasion for events.

This position is for 10-15 hours a week during the spring semester. (Schedule determined upon hiring). Working during students' class times is prohibited.

First-Year Experience is hiring a highly motivated Northern Kentucky University student. The First-Year Experience Program Assistant will support the department's academic programming by assisting with academic events, marketing, development, and engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of First-Year Experience and Programming and the Department Assistant to develop and implement programming for the Common Experience program and initiatives. This position will also assist in assessing program reception through data review for the First-Year Experience office. This position will be in person with some virtual possible. The position will collaborate with the Communication and Engagement Assistant and the Events and Marketing Assistant.

As a First-Year Experience Program Assistant, you will:

Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS).

This position considers a candidate with a demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students, a strong benefit to candidacy. The ideal candidate should major in Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Art, Business, or a related major.

You are encouraged to include additional materials, including references, a writing sample, and a graphic design sample.

Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.