Empowering First-Gen and Underserved Students with Financial LiteracyAt Financial Space, we are dedicated to providing financial education to students from historically underserved communities. Our mission is to foster inclusion and equity, helping first-generation and diverse students navigate their financial journey with confidence. Whether pre-college or college, we empower students with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive financially and succeed in the future. At Financial Space, we go beyond financial literacy education by offering a range of tailored services:-Design and deliver customized presentations and workshops for community organizations to build financial literacy.-Guide clients in creating personalized strategies for achieving their financial goals, including budgeting, investing, and effective money management.-Develop actionable plans and provide the necessary tools, resources, and accountability to ensure clients meet their financial objectives.-Collaborate with professionals in the finance community to foster partnerships that enhance financial education and support.

Develop and facilitate bilingual educational webinarsCreate engaging educational webinar contentProvide 1:1 coaching services rooted in empathy to ensure clients overcome obstacles and meet financial goals.

Responsible for daily operations of federally funded program serving low-income first generation high school students.Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff members including educational advisor, tutors, and instructorsResponsible for the development and implementation of the annual program budgetsEnsure compliance with federal, state and district rules and regulationsMaintain correspondence between VOALA and the U.S. Department of EducationEvaluate, update and implement new policies and procedures to ensure program effectivenessMaintain cross-institutional relationships and communication with local schools and community organizationsDevelop curriculum and training materials for students and staff

• Provide academic support and resource management to prospective and current students of seven different programs within the Fully Employed undergraduate and graduate department.• Assist students with the design of academic plans and problem resolution• Coordinate regional activities to create opportunities for networking, engagement, and community• Counsel faculty, administrators and students regarding University policies, academic progress, and student performance• Streamlined enrollment process with the creation and implementation of departmental website• Lead coordination and development efforts to design department website • Designed, implemented and championed group advising sessions for new students• Manage student records, progress and activities using PeopleSoft CRM

• Promote the school’s programs to prospective students and manage their progress through the recruitment pipeline. • Provide individual advising sessions to transfer students interested in completing their degree. • Establish relationships and serve as a liaison between community college students, transfer center staff, business faculty, and the community. • Conduct information sessions and classroom presentations to perspective students. • Participate in recruitment events such as education fairs, forums, and counselor training.

• Develop relationships and establish rapport with customers to provide complete solutions. • Facilitate technology workshops to customers of different skill levels. • Assist customers become familiar and proficient with their devices. • Provide personalized computer lessons to customers of various skill levels.

• Responsible for the daily functioning of a federally funded program that serves low-income first generation high school students. • Assisted students develop strategies to solve academic and personal problems. • Provided transfer, vocational and career planning seminars.• Coordinated summer and internship programs. • Served as a liaison between the program, community, and school personnel by attending community activities and district meetings. • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and training of program personnel. • Developed and taught academic and personal development seminars and workshops. • Facilitated financial aid, college application and scholarship workshops for students and parents. • Developed bilingual lesson plans and executed bilingual workshops to help parents become more knowledgeable about the college process through the Parent Academy component. • Assisted with the preparation of the Department of Education’s Annual Performance Report. • Effectively implemented the use of advanced technology in advising sessions and workshops. • Managed communication projects including advertising, public relations, online communications and the development of all marketing materials.