Job Title
MoneyCATS Peer Coach
Requisition Number
DU14342
Department Name
1B350:Financial Wellness
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12/hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Current student at UK.
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
None
Shift
Office Hours are 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Working hours will range from 5-7 hours per week. Occasionally, some activities occur outside of office hours.
Job Summary
The UK MoneyCATS support Financial Wellness in three distinct ways:
- Provide financial literacy outreach in the form of delivering presentations, hosting workshops, and holding campus-wide events.
- One-on-one coaching with students about personal finance.
- Identifying needs of students and creating quality educational resources to address those needs.
Training will be provided for the position. The tentative date for the required in-person training is August 21, 2026.
This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Positive attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Excellent verbal communication skills in one-on-one and group settings
- Ability to manage several task/assignments at the same time
- Team player
- Interpersonal Communication
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
No prior experience required.
Deadline to Apply
03/25/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.