Student-Athlete Financial & Career Coach

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Student-Athlete Financial & Career Coach. This part-time role involves providing individual and group financial coaching, education, and mentorship to Division I student-athletes, helping them build financial confidence, develop personalized financial and post-sport transition plans, and prepare for life after sport.

Highlights

Provide financial coaching and education to undergraduate and graduate student-athletes focusing on financial literacy, decision-making, and long-term planning
Support development of personalized financial and career transition plans aligned with student-athletes' goals
Deliver financial education sessions for student-athletes at various eligibility stages
Collaborate with athletics staff, campus partners, and program manager on Money Drills program objectives
Assist in identifying student-athlete financial wellness needs and contribute to program documentation and tracking
Minimum 2 years experience in financial education/counseling, career coaching, student services, or student-athlete development
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Ability to obtain or work towards financial counseling/coaching credentials (e.g., AFC, CPFC, CEPF, CFP, CPA, CPFWC); training and certification costs covered
Compensation up to $25,000 annually in Year 1, with potential increases in Years 2-4 based on performance and grant allocation
Part-time position at University Park without benefits; renewable upon successful evaluation

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, in partnership with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics Development & Enrichment, seeks a Part-Time Student-Athlete Financial & Career Coach to support Division I student-athletes through the Money Drills program.

This role is primarily focused on individual financial coaching, education, and mentorship. The Financial & Career Coach plays a key role in helping student-athletes build financial confidence, prepare for life after sport, and make informed decisions aligned with their personal and professional goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide individual and group financial coaching to undergraduate and graduate student-athletes focused on financial literacy, financial decision-making, and long-term planning
Support student-athletes in developing personalized financial and post-sport transition plans aligned with career and life goals
Deliver financial education sessions that support student-athletes at varying stages of eligibility, including those preparing for graduation or professional opportunities

Collaborate and support athletics staff, campus partners, and the program manager in delivery of Money Drills financial coaching objectives
Assist in identifying student-athlete financial wellness needs
Contribute to basic program documentation and participation tracking
Share insights and feedback from interactions with student-athletes to support ongoing program improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial education/counseling, career coaching, student services, or student-athlete development
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a part-time role
Ability to obtain or work to obtain a financial counseling or coaching credential (e.g., AFC, CPFC, CEPF, CFP, CPA CPFWC, or similar); required training, exams, and certification costs are covered by the employer

Compensation-

Year 1 (2026): Up to $25,000 annually
Years 2-4 (2027-2029): Compensation may increase with performance evaluation and as duties are added per grant allocation

This is a part-time position based at University Park and does not include Penn State benefits. Position is renewable upon successful performance evaluation.

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BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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