Entry Level Financial Advisor

American Accounting Association; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Year Up United in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania seeks an Entry Level Financial Advisor to help young adults build financial capability and stability. You’ll coach participants on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy; assist with basic financial planning and goal setting; and connect them with vetted banking and investment partners.

You’ll use data to track outcomes, refine workshops, and collaborate with program staff and employer partners in a hybrid, learning‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience in personal finance education or coaching.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with budgeting, saving, and credit-building.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for data tracking.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching on budgeting, saving, credit, and debt.
• Facilitate workshops on core personal finance topics for young adults.
• Support participants in setting financial goals and building action plans.
• Track financial outcomes and maintain accurate participant records.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate financial education into curricula.
• Refer participants to vetted banking and financial services partners.
• Use data to improve coaching approaches and workshop content.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Support outreach and engagement for financial education events.
• Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Skills

Personal finance education

Budgeting and cash-flow analysis

Credit and debt management

Student loan literacy

Excel or Google Sheets

Data tracking and reporting

Presentation and facilitation

Client interviewing and intake

CRM or case management software

Job description

Employer Year Up United Location West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Salary Competitive Closing date Oct 1, 2026

Focus Area Budgeting & Resource Allocation, Credit Control Role Type Advisor, Staff / Associate Role Level Entry Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate

Year Up United seeks an Entry Level Financial Advisor to support young adults as they build financial capability and long term stability. In this mission-driven role, you'll coach participants on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy; assist with basic financial planning and goal setting; and connect them to vetted banking and investment partners. You'll use data to track outcomes, refine workshops, and collaborate with program staff and employer partners. Ideal candidates are passionate about economic mobility, comfortable explaining financial concepts clearly, and eager to grow in a supportive, learning-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching on budgeting, saving, credit, and debt.
• Facilitate workshops on core personal finance topics for young adults.
• Support participants in setting financial goals and building action plans.
• Track financial outcomes and maintain accurate participant records.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate financial education into curricula.
• Refer participants to vetted banking and financial services partners.
• Use data to improve coaching approaches and workshop content.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Support outreach and engagement for financial education events.
• Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Required Skills

• Personal finance education
• Financial planning basics
• Budgeting and cash-flow analysis
• Credit and debt management
• Student loan literacy
• Excel or Google Sheets
• Data tracking and reporting
• Presentation and facilitation
• Client interviewing and intake
• CRM or case management software