Student Financial Wellness and Aid Counselor (Contractual

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland. Student Financial Wellness and Aid Counselor (Contractual) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter detailing relevant experience and commitment to financial wellness and equity, and the contact information for three professional references.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• This position is in-person, with occasional virtual coaching or workshops.
• Requires some evening or weekend hours for programming and outreach.
• May involve minimal travel for professional development or student engagement opportunities.

Job Title

Job Title Student Financial Wellness and Aid Counselor (Contractual)

Division

Division Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success

Department

Work Status

Work Status Full Time

Position Category

Position Category Staff

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range Contractual

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,000 / year

Fund Source State Support

Job Summary

Morgan State University is seeking a passionate, student-centered professional to serve as a Student Financial Wellness and Aid Counselor
. This role combines the critical functions of financial aid counseling with proactive financial wellness education to support the holistic success of our students, many of whom are first-generation college attendees and come from historically underserved communities.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both financial wellness education and financial aid administration. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing financial literacy support and individualized coaching to students while also managing financial aid processing for a small portion of the student population.

• Design, coordinate, and implement financial wellness programming, workshops, and outreach initiatives with a focus on budgeting, credit, student loan management, savings, and responsible borrowing.
• Provide one-on-one financial coaching to students with an emphasis on early intervention and long‑term financial planning.
• Create culturally responsive financial education materials tailored to the unique experiences and challenges of first‑generation students and students from underrepresented communities.
• Collaborates and maintains successful partnerships with departments, staff, faculty, student organizations, and public and private organizations to expand outreach efforts for current and prospective students.
• Track and assess the impact of financial wellness programs and adjust strategies to improve effectiveness.
• Create engaging presentations and marketing materials for Student Financial Wellness programs.
• Help design the Financial Wellness webpage and social media pages to educate and engage students.
• Stays current on best practices in financial literacy programming in higher education and makes recommendations on how to increase Morgan State University’s impact on student financial wellness.
• Collect and track data and compile reports related to student engagement with student financial wellness resources and programs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and host an annual student financial wellness program for first‑year students.
• Creates the Standard Operating Procedure ( SOP ) for best practices and guidance.

• Serve as a financial aid counselor for a small portion of the student body (alphabet split) and guide FAFSA completion, verification, loan…