Job Information
University of Utah Financial Peer Mentor Internship in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/01/2024
Requisition Number PRN14942N
Job Title UU Student - Other
Working Title Financial Peer Mentor Internship
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- Work hours are flexible Monday-Friday up to 19 hours/week.
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area President
Department 01603 - Financial Wellness
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 12.00 to 14.00/hour
Close Date
Job Summary
The Financial Wellness Center ( FWC ) supports student well-being and success by providing individualized financial counseling, education, programming, research and advocacy to guide students in their lifelong financial wellness journeys. Join our team and gain valuable experience in the finance sector and take advantage of the opportunity to help your peers on campus and your partners in the community!
The purpose of this position is for students to gain exposure to financial counseling, primarily by assisting our center in its efforts to promote greater financial awareness. The learning objectives of this position will include:
Creating and presenting personal finance content in person and digital media
Marketing and awareness campaigns for the Financial Wellness Center
Monitoring communication channels
Data analysis and reporting
Relevant training in personal finance topics
One on one financial counseling sessions with students with supervision and evaluation
This internship is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all students, regardless of work-study status.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairsis comprised of nearly 20 departments focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovery their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners. .
Responsibilities
Job duties Include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Enhance personal financial knowledge through training and individual research/study.
Assist in event planning and interdepartmental coordination for workshops and campus-wide events (and subsequent assessment).
Teach financial curriculum to students and groups around campus.
Manage tabling events during orientations and campus-wide events.
Contribute creative ideas and edit office social media pages, newsletters, and blogs.
Maintain front-desk administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to: responding to calls and emails, scheduling appointments, and updating contact sheets and reports.
Distribute and continually update marketing resources around campus.
Participate in the peer mentor Money Cab Program.
Professionally interact with students and faculty on a daily basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Student at the University of Utah (preferably in the School of Business, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Applicant must possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written and verbal means, be outgoing, self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, and organized
Ability to comfortably work with others and maintain confidentiality
Foundational knowledge base of personal financial issues, topics, and concepts
This internship is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all students, regardless of work-study status.
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Address all documentation to Financial Wellness Associate Director Beth Hunsaker, at bhunsaker@sa.utah.edu.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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