Peer Financial Coach
READ ME: OFS has both non-work study and work study positions for this role. If you are eligible for Federal Work Study, please apply for the position using the Federal Work Study Portal here: https://career.missouri.edu/work-study-employment/ . The job title is Student Assistant Paraprofessional.
Our Purpose
Nationally representative survey data finds the number one reason students drop out of college is due to financial issues. We hope to change that!
The Office for Financial Success (OFS) is dedicated to providing a competent, caring, and confidential place where MU students receive quality, unbiased, financial education focused on increasing short- and long-term financial well-being.
Take advantage of the opportunity to help your peers on campus!
What you'll gain from becoming a Peer Financial Coach:
This position allows students to gain professional experiences assisting individuals and groups with financial education. Peer Financial Coaches are integral to the OFS’ mission promoting greater financial well-being.
Through this position, you will gain transferrable skills in each of the 8 NACE Career Competencies:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
While a finance-related major is not a requirement for this position, Peer Coaches in related majors have the opportunity to gain creditable work experience for the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designations. Working in OFS may also count toward internship hours for your academic program.
What do Peer Financial Coaches do?
- Provide one-on-one financial coaching to MU students
- Lead financial literacy presentations and workshops
- Assist with outreach projects to connect students to OFS services
- Manage tabling events promoting the services provided by OFS
- Assist in event planning and presentation development
- Contribute creative ideas for social media pages, newsletters, handouts and other OFS resources
- Maintain front-desk administrative responsibilities
- Professionally interact with students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis
Qualifications
- Current student at the University of Missouri with at least two full semesters remaining until graduation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written and verbal means
- Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, and organized
- Ability to comfortably work one-on-one with others and maintain confidentiality
- Interest in enhancing your personal financial knowledge through training and individual research/study
- Ability to participate in self-paced and group training in July and August. Group training is generally scheduled in the evening to accomodate summer internship hours.
Application Information
A resume and applicant questionnaire are required for consideration. Address all documentation to the Interim Manager, Alex Embree.
Applicant questionnaire (please answer these questions in fewer than 2 pages):
- What motivates you to apply for the Peer Financial Coach position?
- How do you see this role fitting into your personal or professional goals?
- What personal or professional experiences do you feel will make you an effective Peer Financial Coach?
- What personal strengths do you feel you will bring to the role?
If you would like to speak with a current Peer Financial Coach about their experience in the OFS, feel free to stop by the office in 162 Stanley Hall Monday-Wednesday & Fridays this spring or participate in one of our weekly Wednesday workshops posted in MU Engage.
Questions about the role or application requirements? Email us at financialsuccess@missouri.edu.