What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant III, Financial Planning Center position at University of Delaware?
College / VP Area: Lerner College Business & Econ
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Administrative Support, Full Time
Salary Structure
PAY GRADE: 27N
CONTEXT OF JOB:
In today’s rapidly changing financial planning industry, it is essential to ensure that students are ready for their professional journeys. We know that some of the most beneficial learning experiences happen outside of the classroom when students can apply their academics to industry environments. Students learn problem-solving, new approaches to managing professional situations, and strategies for adjusting in a fast-paced workplace. With the creation of the Financial Planning Center, Lerner will create a physical space where financial planning students can gain real-world advisory skills by serving as coaches to fellow UD students. Students from across the University can make an appointment for financial assistance with a financial planning senior student. This peer-to-peer advising includes help with the following:
- Repaying, Deferring, and Tackling Student Loan Debt
- Investing in a 401k
- Purchasing Healthcare, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Budgeting
- Through these experiences, students will enter the workforce ahead of other entry-level
- colleagues, improve their career trajectories and enhance the pipeline of talented and
- prepared graduates.
We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant to the Director of the Financial Planning Center with the motivation and vision to partner with the Director to create a nationally recognized and innovative financial planning center.
- This position is currently funded through 8/31/29. Notice of non renewal is not required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead student workers and assist them with their duties
- Post student worker positions
- Onboard student workers and orient them to Workforce
- Schedule student worker shifts
- Monitor and approve all student worker Workforce entries
- Train student workers on applicable Financial Planning Software
- Attend student financial planning sessions in the absence of the Director
- Promote the Financial Planning Center across campus
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma and 3 years of work experience.
- Knowledge of the financial planning industry and the CFP Board of Standards.
- Knowledge of and experience with Client Services, administrative policies and procedures, and basic human resources management.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Ability to initiate and implement problem solving strategies.
- Ability to edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written material.
- Effective analytical and technical skills, including the use of financial management systems, spreadsheets, and word-processing software programs
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify administrative support needs.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to make sound administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Past work in financial literacy programs, VITA programs, student loans, and financial coaching preferred.
- Familiarity with University programs is preferred.
- Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
Notice of Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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