"Financial Literacy Assistant"

Financial Literacy Assistant

Application Deadline: September 22, 2025

Full-Time Regular: 201464

[C25-050]

Financial Literacy Assistant

Financial Literacy Department

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Financial Literacy Department as a full-time Financial Literacy Assistant. We seek applicants who are eager to help students and families navigate financial literacy, budgeting, and financial aid opportunities.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About CCSU’s Financial Literacy Department

The Financial Literacy Department at CCSU is dedicated to supporting students and families in understanding financial aid, student aid eligibility, payment options, and long-term financial literacy. Through counseling, workshops, and direct support, we empower students to make informed financial decisions.

Position Profile

The Financial Literacy Assistant provides operational support to Student Financial Services. This role assists in reviewing and processing financial aid paperwork, counseling students and families on financial literacy, and providing guidance on financial aid, scholarships, grants, and payment plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices of designated unit and program. Ability to collect, analyze, and prepare data. Ability to convene and collaborate with campus offices/departments and community resources. Ability to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, prepare reports, effectively organize and manage detailed work and multiple priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to use academic technologies, equipment, platforms, and software. Demonstrated experience using SIS, document imaging systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education: All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree

Experience and Training: Two (2) years of financial service office work experience. Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may be considered.

Ideal Candidate: Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Bilingual candidates who can provide support in 2+ languages

To Apply: To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by September 22, 2025: Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position, Current Résumé, Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Kelly Perrotti, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2273 or k.perrotti@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits: The Financial Literacy Assistant is compensated at the Administrator II salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement. For more information, please visit SUOAF. The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.