Specialist II, Financial Literacy (Grant Funded) - Monroe Community College at Monroe Community College – Rochester, New York

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Specialist II, Financial Literacy (Grant Funded) - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Grant Positions Posted On: Tue Jan 13 2026 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Financial Literacy Specialist supports students in understanding, managing, and improving their overall financial health through personalized financial coaching and education. This position plays a critical role in helping students make informed financial decisions that support their academic persistence, degree completion, and successful transition into the workforce. The Advisor provides one-on-one financial coaching, delivers group workshops, and assists students in navigating recent federal changes related to Stafford Loans, repayment options, and loan forgiveness initiatives.

*This is a temporary position that may be renewed annually, contingent upon the availability of the College budget and performance reviews. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized financial coaching to help students assess their financial health, establish goals, and develop customized financial plans.
• Educate students on changes to federal financial aid, including Stafford Loan updates, repayment plan options (such as SAVE and Income-Driven Repayment), loan forgiveness programs, and default prevention strategies.
• Conduct at least three one-on-one coaching sessions per student each semester, focusing on budgeting, credit management, debt reduction, and long-term financial stability.
• Facilitate personal finance and debt management workshops, including topics such as loan repayment strategies, credit building, emergency savings, and financial planning after graduation.
• Provide targeted outreach and follow-up to students identified as at-risk for loan default or financial hardship.
• Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to support default management efforts, ensuring accurate communication of loan obligations and repayment support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of student interactions, progress, and outcomes for institutional and grant compliance purposes.
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts, including developing digital content, maintaining social media presence, and engaging students through virtual financial literacy initiatives.
• Support campus-wide financial wellness events and special programs to foster a culture of financial empowerment among students.
• Stay informed on federal and state financial aid policy changes, student loan regulations, and best practices in financial coaching and education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Education, Counseling, or a related field required
• Experience providing financial counseling, coaching, or related student support services.
• Strong knowledge of student financial aid programs, including recent Stafford Loan and repayment policy changes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds toward achieving financial stability and independence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $55,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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