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Financial Wellness Coach - Center for Financial Wellness-2400000222

Description

Center for Financial Wellness

Division of Enrollment Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Center for Financial Wellness at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Financial Wellness Coach position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhancing the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students.The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, as recognized on the 2024 list.

Applications received within the first 2 weeks (14 days) of the job posting date will receive priority review.

The Position :

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid / remote work schedule flexibility.

This position is part of a team within Enrollment Management Operations that provides a student-focused approach to quality service in order to provide exceptional, seamless service experience that supports student success and institutional goals of recruitment, retention and graduation. A Financial Wellness Coach provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances, educate students on how to evaluate their financial decisions and collaborate with faculty, staff and students across campus to in order to identify potential student needs and offer tailored solutions. This position will report to the Coordinator of Financial Wellness and Education and work with the Coordinator in developing and implementing a financial wellness strategy. This position is responsible for assisting with creating material, for providing outreach and education that engages the student population, and for promoting financial wellness across campus. Collect and verify all required data from participants throughout the program and assist Coordinator in program reports and preparation. Finally, the position is cross trained to answer questions of general breadth and depth related to the offices One Stop Student Services, Undergraduate Admissions, University Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and University Bursar and facilitate transactions that provide support to students, parents / families, and other campus community members.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree must be obtained by the date of hire; current students nearing graduation are encouraged to apply.

• 1 or more years of experience in working with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds in one or more the following areas : coaching, counseling, mentoring, goal setting, budgeting, debt repayment, utilization of quality financial services, or general money management; and demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office Suite and / or Google Drive.
• 2 years of student employment, student volunteer work or internship experience will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Benefits :

University of Tennessee employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes :

The Division

The (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions : Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our . We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state of Tennessee’s flagship university and is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 institution. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation is key to our mission. UT enrolls over 35,000 students (more than 6000 graduate / professional students) at its Knoxville campus. Led by the example of our Chancellor’s Cabinet and their , the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, builds and supports an inclusive community that provides opportunities to lead, serve and engage as Volunteers and citizens. We strive to create a welcoming community rich with diverse experiences. We seek colleagues who are committed to teamwork and have a passion for working with and serving all constituents. We especially seek candidates who have an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the goals of the university.

The Knoxville Community : Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville has a metropolitan statistical area population of more than 850,000 people. We enjoy a dynamic culture that includes numerous theaters and museums, a vibrant and diverse music scene including a symphony orchestra and an opera company, world-class restaurants, numerous cultural festivals and an active downtown market square. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains, and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

Job

Student Services Support

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Office Of Financial Aid

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteKnoxville

Job Posting

Oct 4, 2024, 1 : 52 : 54 PM