Financial Literacy Consultant

University of Alberta

. Conduct confidential 1:1 consultations on budgeting, debt management, government and provincial student loans, and professional lines of credit .

Posted 10/17/2026part-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$30,619 - CA$41,972 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing 1:1 debt management counseling and financial guidance tailored to student needs, while adhering to confidentiality protocols and national accreditation requirements. Proficient in developing educational resources and delivering financial literacy programming for diverse audiences.

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Debt Management CounselingFinancial GuidanceFinancial Literacy WorkshopsConfidentiality GuidelinesStudent Services Experience

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Hard Skills

BudgetingData AnalysisFinancial Strategy DevelopmentEducational ProgrammingPersonal Financial Planning

Soft Skills

Empathetic GuidanceCross-Cultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoft Campus SolutionsLearning Management SystemsEClassG-Suite

Industry Keywords

Student Financial Aid ProgramsGovernment Student LoansProfessional Lines of CreditNational Accreditation RequirementsStudent Wellness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct confidential 1:1 consultations on budgeting, debt management, government and provincial student loans, and professional lines of credit
Provide impartial educational guidance without endorsing commercial banking products or providing regulated investment advice
Develop tailored financial strategies and action plans aligned with learners’ academic, professional, and personal objectives
Collect, analyze, and report data to support national accreditation requirements for debt management counseling
Design and deliver financial literacy workshops, seminars, and other educational programming for medical learners
Develop and maintain financial literacy resources, online modules, tools, and educational materials
Collaborate with the Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support to align services and streamline referrals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Finance, Economics, Education, or Social Sciences
Minimum of three years of proven experience in a post-secondary student service environment
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Experience providing 1:1 debt management counseling, financial guidance, or personal financial planning
Commitment to student success and ability to provide supportive, empathetic guidance
Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and communication skills
Ability to work independently as the Faculty’s subject matter expert
Strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines and records management protocols under ATIA and POPA
Ability to explain complex financial concepts to audiences with varying financial knowledge
Preferred: experience in student advising, student wellness, or dedicated student services
Preferred: understanding of financial challenges and professional lines of credit faced by medical learners
Preferred: knowledge of Canadian student financial aid programs, loans, awards, and bursaries
Preferred: experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and/or learning management systems such as eClass and G-suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement
Collective agreement coverage under the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)