Position Number: 001193

Department: Strategic & Success Initiatives (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will engage in campus-wide programmatic efforts, and provide one-on-one financial literacy counseling and coaching with the goal of increasing student efficacy in making sound financial decisions by increasing students’ knowledge and understanding of financial literacy concepts.

• The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will assist in the planning, and implementation of a comprehensive financial literacy program.

• The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will also handle highly confidential information.

• The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will assist and support students in navigating the financial complexities related to higher education.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Counseling/Psychology or related field and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in oversight of a Peer Program, student employment, or student leadership development.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Educational and Professional Background: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Counseling/Psychology or related field and two – three years of post-graduate professional work experience in higher education.

• Financial Literacy Expertise: One – three years of experience in financial literacy/education or financial counseling/coaching, with knowledge of financial literacy issues and standards as well as an understanding of financial aid.

• Student-Centered Approach: Strong communication, listening, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a focus on student support, education and advocacy.

• Program Management Skills: Ability to manage comprehensive financial literacy programs and develop innovative strategies for financial well-being as well as being willing and able to take the initiative to solve problems as they arise.

• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to build relationships across campus, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential and sensitive situations with minimal supervision.