Peer Programs & Leadership
Creating Student Leaders in Financial Wellness
Our sudent staff are the heart of the Financial Wellness Center (FWC). Our Peer Mentors and Graduate Assistants play a vital role in expanding financial wellness awareness and education across the University of Utah community.
Peer Mentor Program
Our Peer Mentor Program is built with the central goal of growing peer-to-peer connections and creating student leaders that are engaged in their community. Our Peer Mentors join us in the fall for a retreat where we focus on the principles of personal finance and wellness before completing a rigorous training curriculum that prepares our students to deliver financial counseling services.
Peer Mentor - Student Support & Communication
Peer Mentors in the student support and communications track serve as the primary touchpoint for students seeking out services from our office. These students are instrumental in the programming, event planning, marketing, and social media process. These peer mentors are experts in campus outreach and create a welcoming environment for the student population at the U!
Peer Mentor - Education & Engagement
Peer Mentors in the education and engagement track run the intake and foundational skills appointments here at the Financial Wellness Center. These Peer Mentors are the first counselors that students communicate with, and they are contantly triaging and problem solving to connect students to the right resources. You can also find these student leaders presenting, giving workshops, or authoring blog posts.
Peer Mentor - Financial Counseling & Taxes
Peer Mentors in the financial counseling and taxes track focus their skills on taking financial counseling appointments and preparing tax returns for students at the University of Utah. These students are heavily involved with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics, and they offer more specialized financial counseling services to students.
Graduate Assistants (GA's)
Our wonderful Graduate Assistants are graduate students that serve our office by offering financial counseling services, supporting marketing initiatives, running assessments, evaluating progress, and providing mentorship to our undergraduate student leaders. Our GA's have the opportunity to gain experience and collaborate on projects that pertain to their field of study.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
All of our job postings are available on The University of Utah's employment page. We also announce any availbilities in our monthly newsletter.
Looking for Volunteer Experience?
Join our amazing team of trailblazing VITA Volunteers. Work with us at one of our two Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Our volunteers are IRS certified, client-facing, and community leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications open throughout the year! Keep an eye on our newsletter and the University of Utah Employment website!
Our student staff are students first. We are always willing to work with our students to come up with a schedule that supports them academically as well as professionally.
We value the perspective of ALL University of Utah students. If you have no experience with personal finance, we still heavily encourage you to apply! Our training program is meant to supply our student staff with all necessary skills.
Student jobs are only for currently enrolled students at the University of Utah. For full-time or professional jobs, keep an eye out on the University of Utah Employment website!
Working at the Financial Wellness Center will give you skills in personal finance and beyond. We pride ourselves in creating student leaders that leave the University of Utah with the passion, initiative, and skills to engage in a fulfilling career.