Student-Athlete Mentor & Financial Educator

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

11d•$25,000

About The Position

The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center seeks a Student - Athlete Mentor & Financial Educator to facilitat e the Robinhood Money Drills program, a comprehensive financial literacy and career development initiative for Penn State Division 1 student-athletes. This position combines program management, financial coaching, and curriculum coordination to support student-athletes in developing essential financial skills and career pathways.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in academic advising, financial education, career counseling, student services or equivalent education and career experience
Experience with pro ject management , grant management and budgeting, or project coordination
Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
Administration of diverse career and financial assessment tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
Commitment to student success and development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling, workforce education, student affairs, higher education administration, or related field
Meet Penn State Graduate School requirements for approval to teach graduate students (to serve graduate student-athletes in programs such as MPS/ODC)
Experience working with student-athletes or understanding of NCAA Division 1 athletics
Knowledge of financial literacy education and personal finance concepts
Career counseling , financial counseling, or coaching certification (e.g., CCSP, CCC, NCDA , AFC, CFP, CPFE credentials)
Experience with curriculum development and instructional design at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Familiarity with Penn State systems (Workday, LionPath , Canvas) and procedures
Grant management experience
Prior experience teaching or advising graduate students

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day execution of the grant in collaboration with Program Manager and Director ; maintain financial records and submit program evaluations to Robinhood
Collaborate with the Morgan Academic Center to identify student-athlete needs, create course schedules, and recruit students
Coordinate with on-campus partners including the Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, Career Services, Morgan Academic Center, and College of Education
Develop course syllabi and participant manuals for financial literacy development courses and Student Athlete first year seminars through Health and Human Development and Morgan Academic Center
Assist in s chedul ing courses including classroom locations, timing, registration, and materials procurement
Recruit and coordinate faculty, guest speakers, and mentors
Evaluate overall program effectiveness and integrate continuous feedback
Maintain comprehensive program records and documentation
Collaborate on customizing the Career Planning and Life Design course (WFED 119) for Division 1 student-athletes
Provide individual financial coaching and guidance to student-athletes at both undergraduate and graduate levels related to financial and career planning
Assist student-athletes in developing career and financial roadmaps aligned with their professional aspirations
Support students in preparing for successful transitions beyond their athletic careers
Collaborate with athletic coaches, parents, and athletic department staff on financial planning and career development initiatives
Create and update curriculum content for career development courses at 100-level
Teach career planning and financial literacy courses as needed to undergraduate and graduate student-athletes
Coordinate with the Sokolov-Miller Center Director and College of Education on financial literacy curriculum development
Ensure course content remains current and relevant to student-athlete needs at all levels
Facilitate blended learning approaches accommodating athletic and academic schedules