Provide one-on-one financial coaching to students with an
emphasis on early intervention and long-term financial
planning.
Create culturally responsive financial education materials
tailored to the unique experiences and challenges of
first-generation students and students from underrepresented
communities.
Collaborates and maintains successful partnerships with
departments, staff,
faculty, student organizations, and public and private
organizations to expand outreach efforts for current and
prospective students.
Track and assess the impact of financial wellness programs and
adjust strategies to improve effectiveness.
Create engaging presentations and marketing materials for
Student Financial Wellness programs.
Help design the Financial Wellness webpage and social media
pages to
educate and engage students.
Stays current on best practices in financial literacy
programming in higher education and makes recommendations on how to
increase Morgan State University’s impact on student financial
wellness.
Collect and track data and compile reports related to student
engagement with student financial wellness resources and programs
for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate and host an annual student financial wellness
program for first-year students.
Creates the Standard Operating Procedure ( SOP ) for best
practices and guidance.
Financial Aid Counseling & Administration (Secondary
Responsibility):
- Serve as a financial aid counselor for a small portion of the
student body (alphabet split) and guide FAFSA completion,
verification, loan counseling, scholarships, SAP appeals, and
general eligibility questions.
- Process financial aid applications and ensure accurate
packaging in compliance with federal, state, and institutional
policies.
- Participate in financial aid workshops, orientations, and
outreach events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies and
procedures that support equitable financial aid delivery and
financial education.
- Works evenings and weekends as required.
- Participates in professional activities and training as
required.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, education, counseling, social
work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial aid counseling
and/or financial wellness education.
- Demonstrated experience working with first-generation college
students and students from underrepresented communities.
- Strong understanding of Title IV regulations, FAFSA process,
and financial aid systems (e.g., Banner, COD, NSLDS ).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking
skills.
- Commitment to supporting student success through inclusive
financial aid practices, with a focus on access, transparency, and
empowering students from diverse backgrounds to make informed
financial decisions.
Other Preferences for Consideration
These skills are not required but are highly
desirable.
● Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, personal
finance, or a related discipline.
- Certification in financial counseling or coaching (e.g., AFC,
NFEC, or equivalent).
- Experience using financial wellness software platforms or
tools.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities, especially Spanish, are a
plus.
- Experience using financial wellness software platforms or
tools.
- Social Media Proficiency: Experience with managing social media
accounts for organizational outreach and engagement.
- Ability to operate various software programs, including
Ellucian Banner
financial aid software.
- Community Outreach Experience: Direct experience or a genuine
interest in community outreach, particularly with low-income
populations, student parents, marginalized populations, and
first-generation college students.
- Experience with designing or maintaining websites.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team
environment
and work independently
● Experience working with diverse student populations
● Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal student aid rules
and
regulations, including Title IV financial aid funding programs
and
federal loans
● Excellent communication, organizational, and computer
skills;
● Familiar with a range of online platforms such as Microsoft
Office
software, Zoom, WebEx, Canva, and Social Media sites;
● Knowledge of issues common among first-generation and
non-traditional
students as it relates to student financial wellness;
● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01504
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
08/19/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
09/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter
detailing relevant experience and commitment to financial wellness
and equity, and the contact information for three professional
references.
Work Environment & Conditions:
- This position is in-person, with occasional virtual coaching or
workshops.
- Requires some evening or weekend hours for programming and
outreach.
- May involve minimal travel for professional development or
student engagement opportunities.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Diversity In Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- MSU Careers Website
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Insight to Diversity
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of
position?
- * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
- * Are you available to work weekends?
- * Are you a current employee of the university?
- * How many years of experience do you have working in an office
environment?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Statement of Interest
- License
- Reference Letter
