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Executive Director of Powercat Financial
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Closing: 4/28/2024
The Executive Director of Powercat Financial will provide the strategic vision and leadership for advancing a comprehensive approach to improving the financial well-being of all students at Kansas State University.
To ensure a blending of administrative and academic services, the incumbent will have a joint appointment within two major units – Powercat Financial (Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs) and Personal Financial Planning (College of Health and Human Sciences). The Executive Director will hold a faculty title in Personal Financial Planning, with rank depending on candidate credentials.
Specific initiatives include supporting high schools in implementing new financial literacy education requirements, supporting prospective students in developing a college financial plan, integrating financial well-being content into course curriculum, and growing student access to peer-to-peer financial counseling services. The successful candidate will serve as a leader and convener, directly supervising a dedicated team, as well as facilitating continued partnerships across a multi-campus system, and various stakeholders in Kansas.
Financial Aid Advisor III - Team Supervisor
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Closing: 4/28/2024
Your responsibilities will include:
Inform students and families of their financial aid options, including how to submit aid applications, as well as information on federal and institutional aid availability and eligibility requirements.
Teach students important financial literacy topics during one-on-one meetings and during group presentations, fostering positive financial discussions to set students up for financial success.
Inform students and their families of the affordability of Iowa State is also essential to our role.
Staffing university resource fairs and meeting with prospective students in surrounding communities are ways we introduce students to the world of financial aid and to our welcoming staff.
Provide supervision to a team of financial aid advisors.
Administer the university’s default management programs and manage the financial literacy programs through the Office of Student Financial Success.
Oversee the private loan processing within the office and will serve as a point of contact for lenders, iLink, and ELM contacts.
Supervise the study abroad and National Student Exchange processes within the office.
Assist with reviewing professional judgment appeals, such as special conditions, marital status appeals, independent appeals, and satisfactory academic progress appeals.
Associate Bursar
University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout)
Menomonie, WI
Posted: 3/26/2024
The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking applications for Associate Bursar. The Associate Bursar conducts daily student financial operations and consultations to support the efficient processing of student accounts. This individual also develops and delivers recommendations for policies and processes and represents the Bursar in their absence or at their discretion. This position is a two-year appointment, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.
Anticipated Start Date: May 20, 2024
Salary: $56,500 to $70,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Financial Wellbeing Program Advisor
Brown University
Providence, RI
Priority Consideration: 3/31/2024
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Financial Advising, the Financial Wellbeing Program Advisor will provide students with advising, in close partnership with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Financial Services, around financial issues that may intersect with academic, social, and personal circumstances. The Financial Wellbeing Program Advisor also manages daily operations of assigned emergency grant funds and applications and oversees related financial wellbeing-related programs. Working closely with campus colleagues to process, deliver, and report on these awards, the Advisor will assist with identifying the hidden costs of a Brown education and propose programmatic solutions to address them. This position also communicates financial support information to students, staff, and faculty to increase awareness and understanding of robust financial support services and actively connect students to a variety of resources and opportunities across the University.
Assistant Director of Financial Literacy
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Posted: 2/23/2024
The Assistant Director of Financial Literacy will be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive student Financial Literacy Program. The Assistant Director is responsible for and manages all aspects of the program from planning, creating awareness campaigns, to content development/acquisition, and execution. Platforms include online learning, workshops and presentations, and one-on-one education for students covering the entire student life cycle from pre-enrollment to degree completion.
When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow. We’re currently searching for a Assistant Director of Financial Literacy to join our Hokie Wellness team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about student and program development, please keep reading.
Program Manager for Student Financial Wellness
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Posted: 2/6/24
This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of Baylor’s comprehensive student financial literacy program. Furthermore, this position will also supervise Baylor’s student financial literacy coaches in addition to leading collaborative initiatives with internal and external partners, including Student Financial Aid, regarding student financial literacy. This position will be charged with developing cutting-edge practices in financial literacy to support the mission of Baylor University to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
A Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant work experience, and an active Christian faith is required. A Master’s degree and five years of relevant work experience is preferred. A combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Program Manager, Student Financial Literacy
RUSH University
Chicago, IL
Posted: 12/11/23
The Program Manager, Student Financial Literacy is responsible for collaborating with a team of internal and external community partners to provide financial counseling for students who are enrolled in Rush Medical College. Using a case management model, the financial literacy specialist will focus on building relationships with students to assist with budgeting and financial decision-making strategies while enrolled at RUSH University. The Program Manager will develop, prepare, and maintain an innovative financial literacy curriculum and syllabus to counsel students on topics such as budgeting, debt management, credit management, loan repayment and identity protection. This position will also assist with developing and implementing a financial wellness repository of internal and external resources to proactively promote and communicate the availability of educationally related financial information for students and that increases student satisfaction with debt management counseling and student loan repayment. The selected candidate will exemplify the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.
Department: Student Financial Aid
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)