Assistant Director Center of Financial Wellness: Financial Aid - UTK

Assistant Director of the Center of Financial Wellness:
Financial Aid - UTK

Knoxville, TN, United States

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director for Financial Wellness & Engagement leads the day-to-day implementation of financial wellness programming, education, and outreach for the Center for Financial Wellness (CFW) within the Division of Enrollment Management. This position coordinates a team of professional staff and peer educators to deliver impactful, student-centered financial wellness experiences across the academic journey. The Assistant Director also oversees the coordination of CFW communications, ensuring that student-facing financial wellness messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with divisional priorities.

The ideal candidate brings a student affairs or co-curricular programming mindset and a genuine commitment to advancing student financial capability, success, and retention at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

• Implements and coordinates financial wellness programming with a student success and student life lens, ensuring broad reach and meaningful student impact.
• Oversee the day-to-day coordination of CFW communications, ensuring student-facing financial
• Provides day-to-day coordination and professional support to CFW’s Coordinator and Financial Wellness Coaches, ensuring program staff are well-supported and equipped for excellence in student-facing work.
• Supports the operational effectiveness of CFW programs and contributes to assessment and reporting that demonstrates program impact.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, communications, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in student affairs, campus programming, student financial wellness, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating high-impact student-facing educational programs or events.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills across campus units.
• Experience coordinating or supervising professional or paraprofessional staff.

• Student-Centered Mindset:
  Approaches program design and delivery with genuine investment in student success, belonging, and financial empowerment.
• Collaborative Execution:
  Builds effective working relationships with campus partners and cross-functional teams to carry out shared goals.
• Operational Reliability:
  Manages multiple program priorities with attention to detail, follow-through, and consistent quality.
• Strategic Communication:
  Translates financial wellness content into accessible, engaging messaging for diverse student audiences.
• Data-Informed Improvement:
  Use participation data and student feedback to continuously strengthen program offerings.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Education:

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience working within or in close partnership with an Enrollment Management division.
• Familiarity with student communications platforms, CRM systems, or digital outreach tools.
• Background in financial literacy education, coaching, or counseling.
• Experience contributing to communications or marketing campaigns targeting student populations.

• Location:
  
  Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

• UT market range: 10
• Anticipated hiring range: $60,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

The Enrollment Management (EM)…