ACTION Summer Peer Mentor

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: ACTION Summer Peer Mentor

Requisition Number: TE09217

Department Name: 7H025:

CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary: $12.00/hour

Type: Temporary

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required

Education:

High School Diploma and 30 hours undergraduate work;
Must be currently majoring in a science related field

Required Related

Experience:

NA

Required License/Registration/Certification: NA

Physical Requirements: Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time;
Standing for long periods of time;
Lifting/Carrying up to 10 lbs.;
Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs.;
Job Related;
Walking for long periods of time

Shift: Sunday Saturday, with alternating early and late shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 11:00pm. On-call hours are 11:00pm to 7:00am. Workers must live on campus with High School Students in University Dorm Housing, some weekends required. Employment dates: 06/3/2026- 07/11/2026

Job Summary: Markey Cancer Center's educational pipeline program, the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program is seeking peer mentors that are currently majoring in a science field to supervise 15-20 high school students during the ACTION summer residential program from June 4, 2026, to July 11, 2026. Peer Mentors will act as mentors to ACTION participants and help plan and conduct evening and weekend activities.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Previous experience working with high school students or in a summer camp setting preferred but not required.

Final date to receive applications: 03/16/2026

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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