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Weber State University
Basic Needs Resource Specialist
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Ogden, Utah
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Part-Time
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$13 - $15
per Hour
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Financial Aid
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September 14th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a Basic Needs Resource Specialist. The specialist staffs the front desk of the university's Basic Needs Center, connecting students with emergency funding, financial wellness support, and FAFSA assistance. This role follows a “No Wrong Door” approach, ensuring every student who reaches out gets the right information or referral.
Highlights
- Welcome students at the Basic Needs Center and handle front-desk operations and scheduling
- Connect students with emergency funding, financial wellness, and FAFSA assistance
- Follow a “No Wrong Door” model so every student gets a helpful referral
- Part-time, 20 hours per week, at $13-$15 per hour
Basic Needs Resource Specialist Full Description
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Basic Needs Resource Specialist
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title | Basic Needs Resource Specialist
Requisition Number | H02065P
Position Category |
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $13 - $15
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | The Basic Needs Resource Specialist serves as a primary student-facing point of contact for the Weber State University Basic Needs Center. The position is primarily responsible for front desk operations, welcoming students, providing general information, scheduling appointments, responding to communications, and helping students connect with Basic Needs Center services and resources.
The position is cross-trained in basic needs resource navigation, emergency funding, financial wellness, FAFSA assistance, and outreach. The Specialist supports a “No Wrong Door” approach by ensuring students receive information, assistance, or an appropriate referral regardless of how they initially connect with the Center.
Required Qualifications | Seeking applicants with the following skills and abilities: Self-starter Energetic and outgoing; customer service oriented Ability to organize Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications | Familiarity with WSU campus Work-study preferred
Background Check? | Yes
Requisition Number | H02065P
Position Category |
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $13 - $15
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | The Basic Needs Resource Specialist serves as a primary student-facing point of contact for the Weber State University Basic Needs Center. The position is primarily responsible for front desk operations, welcoming students, providing general information, scheduling appointments, responding to communications, and helping students connect with Basic Needs Center services and resources.
The position is cross-trained in basic needs resource navigation, emergency funding, financial wellness, FAFSA assistance, and outreach. The Specialist supports a “No Wrong Door” approach by ensuring students receive information, assistance, or an appropriate referral regardless of how they initially connect with the Center.
Required Qualifications | Seeking applicants with the following skills and abilities: Self-starter Energetic and outgoing; customer service oriented Ability to organize Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications | Familiarity with WSU campus Work-study preferred
Background Check? | Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date | 09/10/2026
Review Date | 09/12/2026
Job Close Date | 10/10/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29310
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Review Date | 09/12/2026
Job Close Date | 10/10/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29310
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Not required
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Not required
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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