Financial Literacy Consultant

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing (OAW) within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a dedicated Financial Literacy Consultant. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert within the Faculty, responsible for assisting medical learners with the unique and often high-stakes financial challenges encountered during their education. A key aspect of this role is to meet national accreditation requirements related to financial aid and debt management counseling. The consultant will offer direct, personalized support through confidential one-on-one consultations, helping students assess their financial needs, manage debt, and develop actionable plans for financial success. Responsibilities also include designing and delivering engaging financial literacy workshops and seminars, transforming common learner challenges into proactive educational programs. The role involves building relationships with key partners across campus to ensure integrated financial support and resource navigation for learners. This is a 0.5 FTE part-time position with a term length of 2 years, offering a hybrid work arrangement on Main Campus, and is a vital resource for student success within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Requirements

• Primary subject matter expert in financial literacy
• Compassionate professional who excels at building trust and providing clear financial guidance in a high-pressure academic environment

Responsibilities

• Help medical learners navigate unique and high-stakes financial challenges during their education
• Fulfill national accreditation requirements related to financial aid and debt management counseling
• Provide direct, personalized support through confidential one-on-one consultations to help students assess their needs, manage debt, and create actionable plans for financial success
• Design and deliver engaging financial literacy workshops and seminars
• Translate common learner challenges into proactive educational programming
• Build relationships with key partners across campus to facilitate integrated financial support and resource navigation for learners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees