Coach, Financial
Job Description
The Financial Coach is responsible for educating students and parents of the importance of managing financial resources and planning for the future.
Conducts workshops, meets with students individually, and tracks student progress.
Develops on-line resources for students to access.
Provides financial aid assistance with federal and state programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide information to students and parents about financial aid opportunities (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, waivers, etc. ) individually and in groups.
Provide students and families with options and alternatives for financing educational goals.
Provide group sessions in a computer lab to assist students with the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to learn about the HCC financial aid process.
Initiate internal and external outreach programs to increase the number of students applying for financial aid (i.e. information session, College Goal Sunday, etc. ).
Establish partnerships with agencies which are able to assist our students and provides workshops and resources (i.e. debt management, tax preparation, financial literacy, etc. ).
Initiate a program to assist students who do not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Work in collaboration with the Successful Learning Intervention Program developed by counselors.
Assist students in creating personal short-term (semester) and long-term budgets (through program completion and loan repayment).
Work collaboratively with Success Course faculty (i.e. personal budget, financial literacy week, etc. ).
Participate in developing strategies for securing additional sources of funding to meet student’s financial need.
Coordinate and participate in special events and seminars to promote financial awareness in the community.
Assist with recruitment, outreach, and retention activities.
Participate in developing and implementing default management strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 years of work experience in a related field (i.e. Financial Aid, Financial Planning, Banking, etc.) required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience working with security sensitive information and confidential records and customer service preferred
- Valid Texas Driver License
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Budget Management
- Public Relations
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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