Financial Literacy Consultant

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Financial Literacy Consultant within the Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing (OAW) in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. This term-position provides expert financial guidance to medical learners and supports accreditation requirements related to debt management.

As a 0.5 FTE hybrid role, the consultant will design and deliver workshops, translate complex financial concepts for students, and collaborate with campus partners to support wellbeing on Main

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential one-on-one financial guidance to medical learners.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops on debt management and budgeting.
• Build relationships with campus partners to support student wellbeing and integrated services.

Job description

This position has a term length of2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing (OAW) within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Financial Literacy Consultant to join our team. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert within the Faculty, tasked with providing specialized financial guidance to medical learners while fulfilling national accreditation requirements related to financial aid and debt management counseling.

In this role, you will deliver direct, personalized support through confidential one-on-one consultations, helping learners navigate the unique, high-stakes financial challenges of medical education, including student loans, professional lines of credit, and long-term budgeting. You will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging workshops, translating complex financial concepts into accessible educational programming, and building strong relationships with key campus partners to facilitate integrated support.

We are seeking a skilled professional who combines solid financial acumen and student-service excellence with the empathy, discretion, and tact needed to build trust and support student wellbeing in a demanding academic environment.

This is a 0.5 FTE part time position, offering a hybrid or in-person work arrangement on Main Campus, serving as a vital resource for student success within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. This position assists medical students both on Main Campus and at the Northern Alberta Medical Program in Grande Prairie.