Peer-to-Peer Financial Coach

 College of Business - Peer-to-Peer Financial Coach
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview:

The College of Business at Charleston Southern University seeks passionate and dedicated student employees to coach and counsel our fellow students on financial literacy. Assist in fulfilling CSU Mission, Vision and Goals.  Provide student with opportunity to receive experience related to educational or career objective.  Prepare future graduate with integrity who are critical thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:

1. Peer-to-Peer Financial Coach
   • Educate students on personal finance alternatives and solutions through financial discipleship 
   • Provide presentations on personal finance topics to students, classes, students organizations, and community organization
   • Attend weekly continuing education as a part of BUSI 457 Course 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Certification: Peer Financial Coach Training
• Attention to Detail
• Proficient in financial literacy
• Critical Thinking 
• Integrity 
• Independent creativity
• Administrative Skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 0-15 hours per week.

Compensation:

Hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply, resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website. Interviews will be conducted by the Associate Professor of Finance and Economics and the Assistant Director of Center for Personal Financial Management. 

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• College of Business Student Employment reports to Heather Chadwick. 
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during chapel or scheduled class times.

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

• GPA of 3.2 or above
• Completed or enrolled in BUSI203 (Personal Finance Course)
• Completion of Peer Financial Coach Training 
• Ability to educate clients on sound money principles 

Student Employee:

• Must be an active student at Charleston Southern University.

Federal Work-Study:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.