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School of Medicine Financial Literacy Counselor, 50978

Employer
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Location
UMKC Hospt Hill Campus
Job Title: School of Medicine Financial Literacy Counselor, 50978
Location: UMKC Hospt Hill Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 36278
Hiring Department

School of Medicine - Student Affairs

Job Description

The Student Affairs department at the School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Financial Literacy Counselor. The selected candidate will provide a high level of initiative, organization, detail, and student service while providing high-quality work. Additionally, the selected candidate will embrace and infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion within the higher education setting.

In efforts to provide comprehensive financial wellness services to School of Medicine students, this position also has a dotted line reporting structure to the UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

The duties of this position include:

  • Oversee financial literacy services to 800+ students in the School of Medicine from admission through graduation, and for multiple degree programs.
  • Develop methods to identify students who are in need of assistance with financial issues that may adversely impact academic performance and financial and personal well-being.
  • Provide students with ongoing financial guidance, counseling, and support related to financial aid, financial literacy, and debt management issues.
  • Identify, support, and promote programs and resources that assist students and graduates with financial literacy, debt management, and loan repayment options including those offered by AAMC FIRST and the UMKC Financial Wellness Center, a component of UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships.
  • Sustain a pulse on national and institutional trends, associated costs, and changes in federal regulations and their implications on the student body.
  • Advocate for current and future financial aid resources and appropriate resource allocations to benefit the students, school, and institution.
  • Lead the School of Medicine scholarship application, review, and awarding processes.
  • Work in coordination with the UMKC Financial Aid office to understand loan options for health professional students, assist students in accepting aid, and identify solutions to individual student situations.
  • Serve as the liaison to military branches for students receiving military scholarships.
  • Serve on the UMKC Fee and Residency committee.
  • Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration across student affairs units
Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Education, Business, Finances, or related field preferred
  • Three years of experience working within higher education administration
Full Time/Part Time

Full time, benefit - eligible

Salary

$19.47/hr - $22.32/hr, and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

05/09/2021

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

EEO IS THE LAW

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UMKC Statement on Diversity

UMKC values diversity as central to its mission as an urban-serving research university and as a driver of excellence in teaching and learning. UMKC embraces a broad spectrum of diversities, including race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, linguistic ability, learning style, religion, socioeconomic and veteran status, life experiences, educational level and family structure. For more information on our diversity mission, visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion website: http://info.umkc.edu/diversity/

UMKC is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our students come from all 50 states and over 85 countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. With more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career. We are at the heart of a thriving urban area where the city’s life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City’s university and we can’t wait for you to join us! Find out more about UMKC in the About UMKC section of our website.

Details about UMKC’s community and the benefits of being an employee can be found on our careers page.

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