FLI Navigator

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Babson College’s First-Gen & Limited-Income Network seeks student Navigators to support financial wellness and basic needs resources for first-generation and limited-income undergraduates.

The role offers 3–4 hours per week in-office with occasional events. Candidates should be Babson students with strong communication, confidentiality, and outreach skills, plus familiarity with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a Babson College student (required)
• Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher at start of employment
• Willingness to engage with peers, faculty, and staff
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality with students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3–4 office hours per week for peer advising focused on financial wellness
• Assist with outreach, content creation, and resource development
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student information
• Prepare and submit weekly appointment notes; escalate concerns to staff
• Participate in campus events and information sessions to promote resources

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Peer engagement

Education

Babson student

GPA 2.5+

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The First-Gen & Limited-Income Network (FLI Network) is a new initiative at Babson College, building upon existing programming and resources across campus offices and groups. The FLI Network falls within Babson College Student Success, which takes an integrative, synergetic, a student-centered approach to developing entrepreneurial leaders. We provide a seamless and supportive living-learning environment that prioritizes self-advocacy, health, and well-being as central to academic, personal, and professional success. FLI Network leverages this approach with a focus on students whose parents have not completed a 4-year college degree within or outside of the United States. As a population, first-generation students at Babson have grown from 9% in 2019 to 21% of undergraduate enrollment in 2024. We coordinate efforts across the College and develop a comprehensive strategy to support all first-generation students. In Fall 2025, the formerly titled Office of First-Gen Student Success expanded to engage first-generation and the larger student body with limited-income backgrounds. During the 2024-2025 academic year, ~80% of all advising appointments or emails to OFGSS were focused on financial support. We strive to provide community and awareness of financial wellness and capacity building.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide 2-3 office hours per week, prioritizing peer advising appointments centered on financial wellness and basic needs for first-generation and limited-income undergraduate students.
• Time commitment may increase during signature events, such as” FLI Fest.”
• Maintain privacy and sensitivity of students entering and engaging with the FLI Network staff and programming
• During weeks with lower advising volume, Navigators should shift focus to outreach, resource development, and operational support to ensure consistent engagement including Updating resource materials
• Supporting pantry operations
• Creating outreach content
• Assisting with program preparation
• Submit detailed appointment notes weekly and escalate higher concerns to FLI Network professional staff during scheduled shift
• Follow-up with appointees as needed or at least once per week until next steps or a resolution is identified
• Collect feedback, when possible, for programmatic improvements
• Develop materials, event flyers, brochures, social media posts, community updates, and FLI Resource Hub content regarding financial resources such as the: Emergency Fund and Got Your Back Fund
• Professional Accelerator Fund and Professional Attire Fund
• Stock & Exchange food and resource pantry
• Student Financial Aid, Scholarships, etc.
• Off-campus utility and housing support
• Participate in campus speaking events, such as Access Babson and other Enrollment needs, Orientation and new-student engagements, Office promotional videos, social media campaigns, etc.
• Support tabling and other information sessions throughout the academic year to promote on and off-campus financial and basic needs resources
• Navigators will each lead 1 community opportunity per semester

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Enrollment as a Babson College student (required
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the start of employment
• Enthusiasm and willingness to engage with peers, faculty, and staff during event facilitation, acting as a representative to the FLI community and Babson College
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and maintain confidentiality of students entering and engaging with the FLI Network staff and programming
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skill
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects
• Fluency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn Babson College and Office marketing guidelines and online design tools

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• Hours: Part Time; 3-4 hours/week (unless otherwise noted)
• Location: In-Office, Alternative locations possible during events and outreach opportunities
• Start Date: August 24, 2026 (pre-matriculation)
• Term Details: New undergraduate students must make a full academic year commitment
• Schedule of hours are expected to remain consistent throughout the semester. Students should discuss conflicts with FLI Network professional staff and/or find coverage to maintain appointment opportunities for peers.
• The Office is typically open M-F 9:00am-4:30pm, with nights and weekends as needed; working hours will be in-office.
• Possible remote or alternative locations depending on Office needs and abilities.
• All student employees will need to be available in-person on Fridays from 10am-11am for weekly staff meetings and ongoing training.

About Us

We’re all different. We’re all Babson. Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here you’ll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It’s a rewarding and invigorating workplace – an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.