Program Coordinator of the Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness [R0152923]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator for the Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness (IFLW) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) provides specialized support in the planning, coordination, and delivery of university-wide financial literacy and wellness initiatives. This role reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning and organizing curricula, materials, and program tools for workshops, seminars, and micro-credential programs serving over 30,000 students. The Coordinator will support partnerships between the Institute and academic units by researching and selecting effective instructional strategies to integrate financial literacy and wellness into the student lifecycle. Key duties include managing the Institute’s daily schedule, mentoring and providing functional supervision to Graduate Assistants and/or student workers, and acting as a central point of contact for internal collaborations. Additionally, the Coordinator will support the Institute’s sustainability through grant research assistance, compliance reporting, and resource stewardship, ensuring all initiatives align with the University’s community outreach, strategic retention, and graduation goals. This position is expected to contribute to UNLV's core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success by addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support. The role requires adherence to the university's core values, professionalism, collegiality, ethical conduct, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some evening and weekend work, and occasional travel, may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences (e.g., Human Services, Psychology, Sociology) or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three [3] years of professional experience in program coordination, student services, or instructional design.
Demonstrated experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, or student services for 500+ participants annually.
Experience collecting and analyzing program data (surveys, learning assessments) to drive decision-making.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Instructional Design, or Curriculum & Instruction.
2+ years of experience in instructional design or curriculum development, with a portfolio of created learning materials or workshops.
Experience supporting grant compliance, proposal writing, or managing program budgets exceeding $50,000.
Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas to design asynchronous or hybrid learning modules.
Certification in financial counseling or education (e.g., AFC® - Accredited Financial Counselor or CFEI® - Certified Financial Education Instructor).

Responsibilities

Provides specialized support in the planning, coordination, and delivery of university-wide financial literacy and wellness initiatives.
Plans and organizes curricula, materials, and program tools for workshops, seminars, and micro-credential programs.
Supports partnerships between the Institute and academic units by researching and selecting effective instructional strategies.
Manages the Institute’s daily schedule.
Mentors and provides functional supervision to Graduate Assistants and/or student workers.
Serves as a central point of contact for internal collaborations.
Supports the Institute’s sustainability through grant research assistance, compliance reporting, and resource stewardship.
Ensures all initiatives align with the University’s community outreach, and strategic retention and graduation goals.
Contributes to increasing student enrollment and promoting equitable student success.
Demonstrates professionalism, collegiality, ethical conduct, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.