Director of Financial Education

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 23, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1483-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 3

Business Title:
Director of Financial Education

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
The Director of Financial Education assists the Vice Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs (VDSA) and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (ADSA) in identifying, implementing, and evaluating university, college, and office strategic goals and initiatives, specifically independently leading those related to student financial education, financial literacy, and scholarship awarding. Creates strategic planning and directs the development, implementation and execution of programs, special projects, and other initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine related to Student Affairs, especially related to financial education and scholarship support, collaborating with the VDSA and the ADSA when necessary.
This position will work with all College of Medicine students and has direct authority over student financial education, initiatives to minimize debt, and the financial literacy program. This position also has authority of communicating external scholarships, internships, and other student opportunities for College of Medicine students and providing advice and support to help students complete scholarship applications.

Essential Job Functions:

50% Financial Education and Leadership

30% Budget Management and Oversight

15% Talent Supervision and Development

5% Other

Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. One (1) or more years of experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience is assisting and educating others with budgeting, debt reduction, investments, retirement planning and setting financial goals.
• Experience developing, administering, delivering and/or implementing project(s) or program(s) related to financial management and debt counseling.
• Experience with coordination and management of complex on-going projects or programs.
• Ability to professionally present information to and counsel diverse and/or large groups of students about a variety of financial topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a related field.
• Credentialed as a Certified Financial Planner, Financial Counselor, Credit Counselor or Debt Specialist certification from an organization such as CFP Board, AFCPE, Center for Financial Certifications, NACCC, NFCC, and NIFE.
• Experience in health sciences higher education, preferably at an LCME accredited medical school.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name: Office of Student Experience
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: Minimum: $4,508.70, Midpoint: $5,635.88, Maximum: $6,763.06; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for administrative professional positions and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligibility will be determined when salary is negotiated.
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.

Screening & Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins September 9, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by September 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Please upload all documents in the 'Application Documents CV' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.



Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Spokane-WA/Director-of-Financial-Education_R-12308

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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