Director of Powercat Financial

The director in Powercat Financial works to contribute to and advance the strategic vision and direction of the IFEP. Additionally, as a key leader within the Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs and supervised by the Morrison Family Associate Vice President for Student Well-being, the director supports holistic well-being for students through relevant programs and services largely delivered by highly trained and skilled peer-to-peer financial counselors.

Powercat Financial is a unit housed within the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs (DASSA) and works as an integral component of the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity (IFEP) at Kansas State University. Financial literacy and well-being are top priorities at K-State both on campus and within the state of Kansas.

Powercat Financial has a proven record and long history of designing and delivering high impact programs and services, to elevate student outcomes related to financial capability and confidence. It is essential for Powercat Financial to partner with colleagues across campus in Enrollment Management, various academic colleagues, and others to expand the programs reach, and enhance service quality.

Kansas State University is recognized as a Health Promoting University, and this position is central to advancing financial health and well-being for every student and across the state.

Worksite Description

This position is on-site 5 days per week.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Ten years of relevant experience

Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, education, counseling, business, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage programs, and build partnerships across diverse institutional units.
• Experience with peer-to-peer education models, assessment best practices, or college student well-being initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial literacy content areas such as budgeting, credit, debt management, and workforce transition planning.
• Commitment to student/learner success, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator, relationship builder and change agent.
• Engages as a system thinker with a strategic mindset that aligns opportunity and measurable outcomes
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking and presenting skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to mentoring student leaders and fostering holistic learning environments.
• Ability to translate data into program improvements and compelling narratives.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest detailing experience as it applies to this position.
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information.

Applications close on: April 27, 2026

$90,000.000 - $110,000.000