Work Study: Texas Financial Wellness Peer Mentor
About this Job
Texas Financial Wellness (TFW) is seeking outgoing Work-Study Student Associates to assist with:
- Speaking with students one-on-one regarding financial literacy topics (training will be provided)
- Facilitating staff-led campus financial literacy presentations/workshops
- Researching and developing topics for financial literacy workshops
- Collecting and analyzing participant data (sign in sheets and peer surveys)
- Maintaining financial literacy calendar of events
- Managing program equipment and supplies
- Other duties as assigned.
The mission of Texas Financial Wellness is to improve the financial health of students in promoting academic success, personal development, and lifelong financial security by conducting comprehensive presentations and workshops, providing tailored one-on-one counseling and conducting campus/community outreach to address students’ distinctive and diverse needs sustaining University core values.
Learning outcomes with position:
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Exercises sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.
- Able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process.
- Demonstrates originality and inventiveness.
Oral/Written Communications
- Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.
- Displays public speaking skills and ability to express ideas to others.
Digital Technology
- Demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
Teamwork/Collaboration
- Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Able to work within a team structure.
Global/Intercultural Fluency
- Values, respects, and learns from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
- Demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals' differences.
Professionalism/Work Ethic
- Demonstrates personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management.
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
- Maintains adherence to policies requiring strict confidentiality of personal information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be registered at the University of Texas for the duration of employment.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
- Must complete Certified Financial Peer Mentor training and test within the first month of hire.
- You have a flexible schedule.
- Must attend mandatory Financial Literacy Month Events in April.
Preferred Qualifications:
- All majors are welcome to apply.
- Desire to enhance financial wellness opportunities alongside knowledge of the UT community.
- Interest in financial literacy issues and topics.
About UT Austin - Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
UT Austin is committed to enrolling and graduating the most talented Texas students by offering competitive recruitment and scholarship packages that make the university an option for high-potential students, regardless of income. Our commitment to affordability means making it possible for students to take full advantage of all that the university offers in four years to reduce student costs and debt.