Student Financial Wellness Manager

AACOM is seeking a full-time, experienced Student Financial Wellness Manager to join the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) team. Reporting to the Vice President of Undergraduate Medical Education, this role leads AACOM’s national strategy to support prospective and current osteopathic medical students in navigating the financial aspects of medical education. The Manager designs and implements programs, tools, and guidance that promote financial wellness, strengthen affordability across the osteopathic continuum, and support long-term workforce sustainability.

If You Are Someone Who

• Is passionate about student success, access, and affordability in higher education
• Brings experience in financial aid, student financial wellness, or higher education finance or policy
• Enjoys designing programs and resources that directly support students and advisors
• Is comfortable translating complex financial and policy concepts into clear, actionable guidance
• Thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven, national nonprofit environment
• Aligns with AACOM’s mission to advance osteopathic medical education and improve public health

This role may be a great fit for you!

About Aacom

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) was founded in 1898 to support and advance the nation’s colleges of osteopathic medicine and to serve as a unifying voice for osteopathic medical education. Guided by its Board of Deans and member councils and committees, AACOM represents and advances the continuum of medical education by:

• Supporting member institutions as they educate the future physician workforce
• Increasing awareness of osteopathic medical education and osteopathic medicine
• Promoting excellence in medical education, policy, research, and service
• Fostering innovation and quality throughout medical education

What You’ll Do

National Financial Wellness Strategy & Programming

• Develop and implement national programs that promote financial wellness for prospective and current osteopathic medical students, from application through residency.
• Create tools, resources, and guidance focused on financial planning, financial literacy, debt management, and long-term financial resilience.
• Identify gaps in financial education and support across the continuum to advance DO workforce sustainability.
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing financial barriers and enhancing access to osteopathic medical education.

Affordability Innovation & Institutional Support

• Partner with colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) and their financial aid offices to share best practices and strengthen student-facing financial support.
• Collaborate with health professions advisors to enhance guidance for prospective students on financial expectations and planning.
• Identify opportunities for shared services, scalable solutions, and collaborative approaches that reduce institutional costs and improve student outcomes.
• Explore and evaluate innovative models for financing medical education, including loan alternatives, scholarship programs, public service initiatives, and partnerships.
• Provide consultation and capacity-building support to COMs related to affordability and financial wellness programming.

Policy Monitoring, Guidance, & Compliance Support

• Monitor federal financial aid policy, Department of Education regulations, and emerging trends affecting prospective and current medical students.
• Summarize, interpret, and disseminate timely updates to COMs, health professions advisors, and AACOM leadership.
• Develop policy briefs, advisories, and communications to support understanding and preparedness.
• Serve as AACOM’s internal subject matter expert on federal financial aid, affordability, and student financial wellness.

Research, Data, & Insights

• Produce and analyze data related to student debt, financial aid trends, cost of attendance, and affordability metrics.
• Contribute to research and reporting that support advocacy, policy, and educational initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of national benchmarks and trends related to medical education affordability and student financial health.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration & Task Force Support

• Support the Paying for Medical School Task Force through preparation, research, and project execution.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Undergraduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, Government Relations, Marketing & Communications, and other AACOM teams.
• Represent AACOM at meetings, conferences, and national working groups focused on affordability and student financial support.

Who We Need

Our ideal team member will have the following

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, finance, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in financial aid, student financial wellness, higher education finance, or a related policy or education role.
• Strong knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and policies.
• Deep understanding of higher education financing and affordability.
• Ability to develop financial education programs, tools, or training resources.
• Skill in translating complex financial and policy concepts into clear, student-centered guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and program development skills .
• Data literacy, including the ability to interpret financial trends and apply insights to policy or program decisions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Commitment to advancing equity, access, and student-centered, equity-minded practices.

What We Do For You

• Annual bonus program
• 403(b) with generous 10% employer contribution
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-provided life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 12 annual company-paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And more!

Compensation And Benefits

This is a full-time exempt, remote position with health, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave and 403(b) benefits. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually .

Additional Information

AACOM is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic . All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.