Special Program Coordinator - Financial Literacy
Berkshire Community College offers the following career opportunity to a talented and motivated individual who wants to become part of a dynamic team. As the first community college in Massachusetts, we are creating the future through the growth of our programs, infrastructure, and mission. Help us transform the lives of our students, while supporting the economic and cultural vitality of Berkshire County.
Special Program Coordinator - Financial Literacy
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, the Coordinator will serve as student financial coach to promote, coordinate, and facilitate financial literacy programming across campus and in the community; support student accounts functions in the Office of Student Financial Services including but not limited to the coordination, enhancement and expansion of student enrollment in Guardian Value Scholarship program; provide professional development to enrollment services staff in order to assist students experiencing financial hardships; develop and coordinate the Guardian Internship program serving as liaison between community agencies and the College's Office of Career Services to promote student internship opportunities; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' experience in financial or student services; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Certification as Financial Coach or have the ability to acquire such certification.
- Strong written, interpersonal communication, financial literacy, and community outreach skills.
- Familiarity and comfort working with current and emerging technologies, including social media applications.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body; bilingual or multi-lingual ability desirable.
- A clear understanding of the unique mission of the community college.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.