• Financial Literacy Graduate Assistant

    Texas A&M University System (San Antonio, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Financial Literacy Graduate Assistant

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - San Antonio

     

    Department

     

    Center for Experiential Learning and Comm Engagement

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    San Antonio, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Graduate Assistant

    Job Description

    The Financial Literacy Graduate Assistant in the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement will work closely with the Financial Education Coordinator to increase visibility and effectiveness of Texas A&M University- San Antonio’s financial literacy efforts (outreach, programming events, partnerships, etc.). The Financial Literacy Graduate Assistant must be a self-motivated learner, efficient problem solver, and excel at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. The graduate assistant must exemplify the Mays Center mission, vision and values being professional, courteous, positive, and ethical in every interaction and task.

    Responsibilities:

    40% - Program development and support:

    + Developing, promoting, administering, and evaluating the success of new programing and financial education events.

    + Assisting with, and at times, leading, presentations and workshops (on campus and off campus).

    + Along with Financial Education Coordinator the Financial Literacy Graduate Assistant will evaluate the effectiveness of financial literacy presentations and print materials, and when necessary, revising such materials.

    30% - Marketing and communications:

    + Creating effective, unique content for website, presentation materials, and handouts.

    + Lead development of financial literacy content across various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

    + Expanding the Financial Literacy collaborations through student organizations, campus offices, faculty partnerships.

    20% - Research and Data Collection:

    + Researching best practices and trends in financial education.

    + Assisting with the development, promotion, administration, and interpretation of campus-wide surveys to gain further understanding of campus financial education gaps.

    10% - Administrative and General Office:

    + Attending and playing an active role in meetings.

    + Assisting with other financial education efforts as assigned.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours in an accredited graduate program.

    + Strong knowledge of Finance, and/or Financial Literacy: student must be at least familiar with A&M-SA’s Financial Literacy programming.

    + Strong desire to learn and contribute to the overall mission of the TAMU-SA Financial Literacy program.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    + Student is enrolled in the College of Business (MBA or MPA) program.

    + Event planning experience is highly desirable.

    + Flexible Schedule.

    + Experience with supervising others.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel (run/filter reports, analyze data and creating mail merges, charts, and graphs).

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Able to work effectively as part of a team.

    + Comfortable with conducting outreach.

    + Excellent customer service.

    + Ability to work independently.

    Availability and Hours:

    + Graduates will work 20 hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with some evenings and weekends.

    + All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

    Applicant Instructions:

    Please make sure to provide the following documents:

    + Cover Letter

    + Resume / CV

    + Professional References

    For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

    http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

    Summary of Employee Benefits:

    www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

     

    Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

     

    Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted , no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

     

    In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.