Texas Financial Wellness Counselor - Office Of Scholarships And Financial Aid

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $54,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Bachelor's degree required
4 years experience in student services
Willing to work evening and weekend events
The Texas Financial Wellness Counselor will counsel students on personal financial issues including budget planning, credit management, and debt reduction

Job Summary

  • The Texas Financial Wellness Counselor will counsel students on personal financial issues including budget planning, credit management, and debt reduction.
  • The role involves planning and leading outreach events to increase awareness of UT Austin resources while assisting families with the financial aid process.
  • Candidates must be willing to obtain Certified Personal Finance Counselor Certification (CPFC) and supervise the Financial Wellness Peer Mentor program.

Matching Summary

The Texas Financial Wellness Counselor will counsel students on personal financial issues including budget planning, credit management, and debt reduction.

Salary

Base: $54,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4 years experience in student services
  • Willing to work evening and weekend events
  • Must divest stock in student loan lenders
  • Good standing on federal student loans

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Spanish-speaking ability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with composure
  • Experience supervising peer mentor programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years of experience in student financial aid or personnel
  • Certified Personal Finance Counselor Certification (CPFC)
  • Divestment of student loan lender stock
  • Good standing on all federal student loans

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer

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