Executive Director/Director of the Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Executive Director/Director of the Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness, UNLV Enrollment Management [R0147588].

Role of the Position

Reporting directly to the Sr. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (SVPAA) and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVPEM), the Executive Director/Director (ED/D) of the Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness (IFLW) will provide strategic direction, and operational oversight for an institute dedicated to enhancing financial education and wellness among students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive financial literacy programs, securing funding and partnerships, and ensuring the institute serves as a premier resource for financial empowerment and well-being. The ED/D is responsible for leading a team of staff members and Graduate Assistants dedicated to providing financial literacy and wellness services to all students and serves as a collaborative partner with the Lee Business School, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the IFLW community and campus advisory boards and other units and external partners as appropriate to execute the university's non-credit bearing financial literacy and wellness programs. The university's non-credit bearing financial literacy and wellness program will educate and empower students to make good financial decisions while in college and beyond. The program will focus not only on smart borrowing while paying for college, but budgeting well and making sound financial decisions throughout one's life.

The ED/D will be tasked with developing and/or implementing strategies that enhance students' understanding of budgeting, debt reduction, investments, and retirement planning, ultimately empowering them to set and achieve their financial goals. This position is crucial in fostering a financially literate student community and ensuring that students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed financially during their academic journey as well as expanding these services to the Las Vegas Community at large.

Partnerships are a key function for the IFLW. As such an important component of the ED/D is to identify, cultivate, grow and maintain important relationships for programming, outreach, funding, support, and promotion. The ED/D will be responsible for collaborating on ongoing donor cultivation, retention, and engagement initiatives in partnership with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, grant writing and identifying other funding streams to assist in the growth and enhancements of the ILFW and its programming.

The ED/D will also be the primary relationship manager for the residential financial institution (RFI) in the physical shared ILFW space. Communication between the RFI, the Lee Business School, the Foundation and other offices, colleges, departments on campus will be facilitated by the ED/D in partnership with the SVPAA and/or AVPEM.

Responsibilities of this position will require the incumbent to be on-site during public business hours, generally 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required to accommodate a fluctuating workload, evening or weekend outreach, or attend training, workshops, and conferences. The ED/D should be prepared to travel both in-state and out-of-state as necessary and must hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. Administrative faculty positions, especially those in leadership roles, require some evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Master's Degree in finance, business administration, education, public policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 5 - 7 Years of Related Professional Experience, 3 5 Years of Supervisory Experience, and 1 3 Years of Management Experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial literacy education, student affairs, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in financial literacy education.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on June 30, 2025.

Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse