Hybrid Financial Wellness Educator & Program Lead

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University seeks Education Program Specialists to develop, implement, and evaluate financial literacy programs across its campuses. The role manages the Student Financial Wellness Ambassador program, trains student staff, and delivers engaging educational sessions.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work, with opportunities to advance financial literacy and student success through data-driven program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience delivering presentations, workshops, or educational programming.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student staff or volunteers.
• Knowledge of financial wellness, financial literacy, or student success programs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data and assessment results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial education presentations, workshops, and coaching sessions across Penn State campuses.
• Facilitate classroom instruction and educational programs using established curriculum and learning resources.
• Adapt educational content to meet diverse audiences and learning environments.
• Serve as a primary educator and representative of the Center.
• Supervise and support Student Financial Wellness Ambassadors.
• Coordinate student employee schedules, assignments, and program participation.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to student staff.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, presentations, and outreach events.
• Serve as a point of contact for program requests and campus partners.
• Manage scheduling, communications, materials, and event preparation activities.
• Collect and track participation, assessment, and program outcome data.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support program improvement.
• Support outreach, marketing, and communication efforts that promote financial wellness programs.
• Maintain and update educational resources, presentations, and program materials.
• Contribute to the advancement of financial literacy and student success initiatives.

Skills

Public speaking

Mentoring

Data analysis

Curriculum adaptation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Finance, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or related field

Job description

Penn State University seeks Education Program Specialists to develop, implement, and evaluate financial literacy programs across its campuses. The role manages the Student Financial Wellness Ambassador program, trains student staff, and delivers engaging educational sessions.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work, with opportunities to advance financial literacy and student success through data-driven program improvements.