Student Financial Wellness and Aid Counselor (Contractual) | Morgan State University

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Wellness Coaching & Education (Primary Responsibility): Design, coordinate, and implement financial wellness programming, workshops, and outreach initiatives with a focus on budgeting, credit, student loan management, savings, and responsible borrowing. 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.