WS - GROWL Leader

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

GROWL Leader
Division: Support Services
Department: First Year Experience
Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: NA
Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Sara Coots
Requested Start Date: 3/15/2026
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
Attend 8 in-person GROWL sessions on campus. (P)
Work as a team with professional staff and other GROWL Leaders to set up and prep for in-person sessions the afternoon before GROWL date. (TW. CTR)
Reach out to students prior to them attending GROWL (both in-person and virtual sessions) to introduce yourself, provide information regarding the session, and answer questions as needed. (C, P, CSD, CT, L)
Reach out to students via text/phone in the weeks following their GROWL session for both in-person and virtual. Messages will include reminders about deadlines/missing information, build excitement about UPIKE FIRST Week, and to answer questions. (C, P, P, CSD, T)
Manage contact log populated by GROWL Leaders to document communication with GROWL attendees. (CSD, T)
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Other Skills: Attention to detail, Strong active listening abilities, Public speaking, Written & verbal communication, Customer focused, Willingness to learn new things
Work Schedule: Hours Vary
Work Conditions: Heat, Light Intensity, Noise,
Physical Demands: Lifting up to 10 lbs., carrying up to 10lbs
Number of Positions: 10
Hours needed per week: varies
Pay Rate: Hourly pay $8.75 from March 15th-May 1st
Switched to Stipend pay after May 1st $125 for each in-person GROWL session
$125 stipend to be paid June 30 based on oversight and support of GROWL Leaders completing contact log from May 1-June 30.
$125 stipend to be paid August 15 based on oversight and support of GROWL Leaders completing contact log from July 1- August 15.
Location: HPE 7th floor
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.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written & verbal communication
• Customer focused
• Willingness to learn new things

Responsibilities

• Attend 8 in-person GROWL sessions on campus.
• Work as a team with professional staff and other GROWL Leaders to set up and prep for in-person sessions the afternoon before GROWL date.
• Reach out to students prior to them attending GROWL (both in-person and virtual sessions) to introduce yourself, provide information regarding the session, and answer questions as needed.
• Reach out to students via text/phone in the weeks following their GROWL session for both in-person and virtual. Messages will include reminders about deadlines/missing information, build excitement about UPIKE FIRST Week, and to answer questions.
• Manage contact log populated by GROWL Leaders to document communication with GROWL attendees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed