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Money Talks Peer Money Mentor- Federal Work Study

Maricopa Community College district
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Nov 06, 2024


Money Talks Peer Money Mentor- Federal Work Study

Job ID: 320299
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary:

Hourly Rate

$15.00/per hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Flexiable/varied work schedule

Up to 19.5 hours per week

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Job Summary

We're looking for students who are creative, have an interest in personal finance, are comfortable with social media and enjoy talking about ways to manage money, pay for college, use credit cards, and minimize debt. If you're comfortable talking with your peers (both to a group and one on one), are energetic, and have lots of great ideas, we'd love for you to apply.

You'll also provide assistance to students and the campus community while helping in the coordination of the GCC Money Talks program and promotion of GCC Money Talks events and resources. As you become proficient and equipped to help others, you'll have one on one money mentoring sessions with your fellow students.

Additional Information

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.
  • FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
  • FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
  • FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
  • The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
  • For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website.


Essential Functions

  • Promote financial literacy in a variety of ways across campus
  • Help with coordination of GCC Money Talks program including posting of fliers on campus and answering questions about the program.
  • Assist with development of Money Talks content and/or promotional materials.
  • Assist with on campus tabling and Money Talks events.
  • Attend initial money mentor training as well as continued subsequent trainings for further professional/personal development
  • After training, meet with students in both group and individual settings to deliver personal finance knowledge, building a solid foundation for financial decision-making.
  • May assist with data analysis and reporting on program effectiveness.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled (Fall/Spring) in a minimum of 6 credit hours at a Glendale Community College.
  • Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better at a Maricopa College or university.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Knowledge of personal finance or interest and ability to learn personal finance
  • Desire to coach and support other students enrolled at GCC.


Desired Qualifications

  • Strong people skills, both one on one and in group settings.
  • Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative and organized
  • Canva and/or video editing preferred
  • Ability to draft or modify emails and other written materials
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
  • Advanced skill with excel/google sheets preferred but not required


How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


    Posting Close Date

    Open until filled

    EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

    Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

    The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

    The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

    To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320299&PostingSeq=1

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