Financial Wellness Center Support Specialist, UMKC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, 32007

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship

The Financial Wellness Center's mission is to improve financial literacy within the UMKC community by providing comprehensive, unbiased, and practical financial education. This mission is supported by workshops, presentations, and one-on-one financial counseling.

The successful applicant will help develop the Financial Wellness Center and work proactively to support students as they make informed financial choices to reach their goals. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing counseling to students on financial topics like budgeting, credit, and student loan debt.
• Helping coordinate, promote, and host events for the Financial Wellness Center.
• Providing administrative and clerical support for the Financial Wellness Center. These duties may include calendar management, scheduling appointments, and editing correspondence.
• Being the initial point of contact for the Financial Wellness Center. Greeting visitors, providing phone coverage, and processing/routing mail and email.
• Providing general support for office functioning including overseeing and ordering office supplies and maintaining office equipment.
• Collaborating on content development and proof-reading presentations, website pages, and additional resources.
• Ensuring that the office website, worksheets, and forms are up to date
• Coordinating and maintaining the collection and recording of office data and student measures.
• Preparing reports to be submitted to supervisors of the department and academic leadership
• Participating in professional development opportunities related to financial education and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

$18.50 - $23.70 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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