Federal Work Study- Financial Wellness Interns

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University on-campus Financial Wellness Internship seeks motivated students to present on personal financial management topics and assist in coaching peers with guidance from a certified personal financial manager. Interns will also pursue self-directed projects aligned to their strengths and interests.

Scheduled for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027, these roles require a GPA of at least 3.0 and will involve about 20 hours per week with a scholarship based on in-state graduate tuition

Qualifications

• GPA requirement: minimum of 3.0
• All majors welcome to apply
• License/certification required: None
• Employment contingent on background check before start
• Current ECU student in good standing per position type

Responsibilities

• Present to the ECU community on personal financial management topics
• Assist in student coaching appointments with a certified personal financial manager and provide feedback
• Lead a self-directed project based on strengths and interests of the intern(s)

Skills

Public speaking

Coaching

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Federal Work Study- Financial Wellness Interns

Advertising Department: STUDENT SERVICES OPERATIONS

Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Posting Number: 08724

Position Number: 08724

Student Job Category: Student - Hourly Job

Position Location: On-campus

City: Greenville

State: NC

Number of Vacancies: 2

Rate of Pay: $12.50/Hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes

Job Description

The ECU Department of Student Services Operations' Financial Wellness Hub and Center for Student Success is currently seeking several Financial Wellness Interns for the fall and spring semesters, depending on applicant pool, qualifications, and working availability of selected candidates.

Financial Wellness Interns are trained on major aspects of personal financial management (budgeting, credit, student loans, financial planning/goal setting, and banking terminology) in addition to identifying campus resources for students to save money. Interns will be trained to assist other students in understanding federal student loan repayment plans and how to make payments, pulling credit reports, and other hands‑on financial skills. Interns will also be taught public speaking and one on one coaching skills. No prior personal financial management experience/courses are required; all training will be conducted on-site.

The Graduate Assistant position is based upon a flexible weekly schedule of approximately 20 hours per week during the academic semesters and a scholarship for each semester based on the full-time, in-state graduate student base tuition rate for the 2026-2027 academic year. Hired students are expected to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.

Expected work dates are from August 10, 2026 - May 8, 2027.

Financial Wellness Intern Job Duties

• Present to the ECU community on various personal financial management topics.
• Assist in student coaching appointments with a certified personal financial manager, take notes, and provide feedback to students when appropriate. Interns eventually meet with other undergraduate students independently.
• Interns will take the lead on their own self-directed project if desired that extends beyond the financial education workshops/appointments that make up the core of this internship experience. These projects will be determined based on the strengths and interests of the selected interns.

GPA Requirement: Minimum of 3.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.): All majors are welcome to apply.

License/certification required: None

Special Instructions to Applicant: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants: Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97671

Open Date: 10/13/2026

Close Date: 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Nondiscrimination Statement: East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment: Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.