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Assistant Director - Niner Finance

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

May 22, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	001196
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director - Niner Finance
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Dean of Students (Adm)
Work Location	King
Salary Range	$47,379 - $56,650
Primary Purpose of Department	Niner Finance's mission is to engage and develop the financial literacy and well-being of the student, faculty, staff, and community population of Charlotte. Through an asset-based, affective domain of learning approach, Niner Finances works to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make more informed financial decisions while also developing the habits, motivations, and behavioral outcomes that help to build financial resiliency and capability across the lifetime of the students we serve.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will engage in the success of the Niner Finances Peer Program, contributing to the success of student employees, called Financial Wellness Coaches. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for campus-wide programmatic efforts, and will provide one-on-one financial literacy counseling and coaching with the goal of increasing student efficacy in making sound financial decisions by increasing students' knowledge and understanding of financial literacy concepts. The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will assist in maintaining, developing and deploying programming collaborations with academic colleges, and other campus departments and creating new partnerships not already in progress. The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will also handle highly confidential information. The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy will assist and support students in navigating the financial complexities related to higher education and professional lives.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Assistant Director for Financial Literacy (AD) reports directly to the Director of Financial Literacy in Niner Finances. The AD will assist in the implementation and ongoing management of a comprehensive student Financial Literacy Program. The AD will operate within and deliver programming efforts to include online learning, workshops and presentations, one-on-one education, and coaching/counseling for students across the student life cycle from orientation to degree completion. The AD will interface with faculty, administrators, staff, students, parents, and community members. The AD will collaborate with campus partners to promote financial wellness for students around the issues of financial literacy. The AD will be responsible for creative programming to reach targeted student populations in response to periodic student surveys. The AD will recruit and supervise student leaders within the department The AD is responsible for maintaining spreadsheets that track appointments, incentive distributions, and student participation and outcomes for programs such as VITA and Rainy Day Savings, as well as monitoring and reporting progress toward departmental goals.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Counseling/Psychology or related field and minimum of 2 years of experience in either of the following (or combination of the two): teaching financial literacy and wellbeing or oversight of a Peer Program, student employment, or student leadership development
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Educational and Professional Background: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Counseling/Psychology or related field and two - three years of post-graduate professional work experience in higher education. Financial Literacy Expertise: One - three years of experience in financial literacy/education or financial counseling/coaching, with knowledge of financial literacy issues and standards as well as an understanding of financial aid. Student-Centered Approach: Strong communication, listening, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a focus on student support, education and advocacy. Program Management Skills: Ability to manage comprehensive financial literacy programs and develop innovative strategies for financial well-being as well as being willing and able to take the initiative to solve problems as they arise. Interpersonal and Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to build relationships across campus, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential and sensitive situations with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level, including building and maintaining spreadsheets using formulas, functions, and pivot tables to organize, analyze, and summarize data. Ability to interpret data trends and produce reports for decision-making purposes.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Financial Coaching certification required during the first 90 days for candidates lacking financial wellbeing experience/education
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	CPFC, CFP, AFC
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
Posting Open Date	05/22/2026
Posting Close Date	06/05/2026
Open Until Filled	No
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Counseling/Psychology or related field?
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Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in either of the following (or combination of the two):
teaching financial literacy and wellbeing or
oversight of a Peer Program, student employment, or student leadership development?
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A Financial Coaching certification is required during the first 90 days for candidates lacking financial well-being experience/education.
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Applicant Documents

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