Financial Education Coordinator

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The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid works to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regardless of their ability to pay. The office serves students at all levels, including graduate and professional school students and coordinates all student financial support for the campus. The office assists in the recruitment, retention and success of students while maximizing available funds, exercising good stewardship of those funds, and performing related research, analysis and program evaluation in support of long-range enrollment and campus goals. In addition, the office provides academic and co-circular support services for scholarships, provides financial literacy and educational tools, and partners with faculty and other student success areas across campus to provide excellent service to low- and middle-income students and other scholarship recipients. The work of the office is public in nature and closely scrutinized by students and their families, lawmakers, faculty and staff at the University, and by the media (local, regional, and national).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary Financial Education Coordinator located in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. The Financial Education Coordinator supports the mission and programming of the Carolina Financial Well-Being Center ( CFWC) by assisting with curriculum development, financial education programming, and outreach initiatives that promote student financial well-being. The CFWC uses a peer-driven financial education model to teach UNC-Chapel Hill students the fundamentals of personal finance and empower them to make informed financial decisions.

This position will contribute to the development and maintenance of financial education curriculum, support the delivery of workshops and outreach events, and assist with projects that expand financial education access across campus. The coordinator will also support the operations of the Peer Financial Coach program and may perform responsibilities like those of Peer Financial Coaches when needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Educational Content (40%)

Review, update, and maintain financial education curriculum, workshop presentations, and student-facing educational materials

Assist with the development of new financial education resources, presentations, and programming content

Conduct research on personal finance topics, policy updates, and best practices to ensure accuracy and relevance of materials

Maintain organized curriculum documentation and educational resources used by the Financial Well-Being Center

Outreach and Program Support (35%)

Assist with outreach initiatives that promote financial education programs, workshops, and services

Support the coordination and delivery of workshops, presentations, and tabling events

Assist in the development of promotional materials and outreach messaging for financial well-being programs

Support partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, and other campus stakeholders

Peer Financial Coach Program Support (15%)

Provide operational and programmatic support for the Peer Financial Coach program

Assist with preparing workshop materials, activities, and educational resources used by Peer Financial Coaches

Support program logistics and documentation related to peer-led financial education programming

Additional Financial Education Programming (10%)

Deliver financial education workshops or presentations to student groups and campus partners as needed

Represent the Carolina Financial Well-Being Center at outreach events and educational programs

Assist with student engagement initiatives designed to increase awareness of financial well-being resources

Where needed help with content creation for Financial Well-Being Center's social media platforms.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Experience developing presentations, curriculum, or educational materials

Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, or group learning environments

Experience working in higher education, student affairs, or student support services

Familiarity with financial literacy topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, student loan repayment, fraud protections or saving/investing.

Experience with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, or similar platforms

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.