University of Texas at Dallas Looking for Program Specialist I at Richardson, TX  Full Time

Assists the Office of Undergraduate Education through the development and implementation of the Comet Cents Money Management Center. Reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Office of Undergraduate Education.

The Comet Cents Money Management Center provides education to currently enrolled students on personal financial topics such as saving/budgeting, credit management, student loans, identity theft, and financial responsibilities after college.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with a minimum of two years relevant work experience working with student programs in higher education or related financial literacy programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in coordinating multiple projects or events simultaneously. Strong oral and written communication skills, using all mediums. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive information. Experience managing teams and schedules. Skill in utilizing computer and other digital technologies for communication, scheduling, data gathering, and reporting. Understanding of the concepts of power, privilege, and oppression, and self-awareness of one’s own relationship to these concepts.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Education, or Social Sciences. Master’s degree from an accredited university, with 3-5 years relevant work experience working with student programs in higher education and/or financial literacy programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience planning large- and small-group events involving internal and external constituents. Experience working with highly diverse populations. Experience with fundraising, grant-writing, digital marketing, and formalized program assessment. Experience and ease presenting information to large groups in an engaging manner.

1. Provide daily supervision, training, and leadership development for student financial advisors of the Comet Cents Money Management Center.

2. Develop and deliver Comet Cents Money Management Center curriculum focused on financial wellness for various departments, programs, class groups, and student organizations on campus. Work with on-campus partners to create customized money management curriculum for specific student populations, to improve student academic outcomes.

3. Assess internal and external financial literacy partners, products, and services for their use in providing credible personal money management education to post-secondary students and other audiences as needed.

4. Oversee social media content creation and engagement for Comet Cents Money Management Center.

5. Oversee the planning and execution of outreach events and initiatives focused on financial awareness, including, but not limited to, Money Week and Financial Literacy Awareness Month.

6. Oversee the development, administration, synthesis, and analysis of strategic goals and assessments; identify areas of need for the Comet Cents Money Management Center and introduce improvements and/or new initiatives as appropriate.

7. Function as primary email and in-person communication contact for addressing individual student needs regarding the Comet Cents Money Management Center, including the scheduling of one-on-one peer financial advising sessions.

8. Ensure representation of the Comet Cents Money Management Center at various university events.

9. Meet regularly with the Director of Undergraduate Programs in support of the
Comet Cents Money Management Center, as well as with the Undergraduate Programs team.

10. Regularly research college and university financial literacy program best practices reported in academic literature.

11. Be detail-oriented and have strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to productive teamwork, and the ability to work with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

12. Collaborate and coordinate with other university services and programs to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to student support.

13. Required attendance to program events in the evenings and on weekends.

14. Perform other duties as assigned

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