Financial Wellness Specialist

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College seeks a Financial Wellness Specialist to support its financial education programming for students, faculty, staff, and community members. This grant-funded role through December 2026 will help with on-campus outreach and counseling using Debt Perceptor under the Financial Aid department at RRCC Arvada Campus.

The position is a student hourly role, up to 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 28 hours during breaks, with hours typically 8 AM to 5 PM on

Qualifications

• Must be RRCC student.
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-campus financial education programming.
• Support outreach to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Utilize Debt Perceptor counseling tool for budgeting and borrowing guidance.
• Work hours are 8 AM–5 PM on weekdays at the Arvada campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Office software

Independent work

Inclusion awareness

Job description

Title: Financial Wellness Specialist

Position Type: Student

College: Red Rocks Community College

Department: Financial Aid

Campus: RRCC Arvada Campus

Location: Arvada

Salary Range: $19.37 - $19.89 / hour

Job Summary:

The Financial Aid department at RRCC is seeking a Financial Wellness Specialist to assist with RRCC’s existing financial education programming to serve all students, faculty, staff, and community members. This position is grant funded through December 2026 and will help with on‑campus financial wellness programming and student outreach. The position may work with TRIO and First Year Experience to reach out to students to provide financial education and student loan repayment resources. Included in this grant is the use of Debt Perceptor, a counseling tool that encourages smart budgeting, borrowing, and program selection. This position reports to Tom Miller, Financial Aid and Loan Repayment Advisor. The work schedule for this position is weekdays between 8AM to 5PM at the Arvada location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule. This position is grant funded and is only available for the fall 2026 semester, ending December 2026.

This is a student hourly position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA‑CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.

Competencies / KSAs:

• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Good communication, professional demeanor, and tact when conducting outreach.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and composure.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be an RRCC student.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Qualifications
• Customer service experience
• Experience with the federal servicer

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914‑6298 or [e-mail].