Weber State University
Career Mentor / Data Assistant
🇺🇸
Ogden, UT
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$13
per Hour
💻
Career Services
🗓️
July 20th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a Career Mentor / Data Assistant. This role involves mentoring students on career development, assisting with career services events and presentations, and managing data and tracking for the student employment expansion program. The position requires up to 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling and includes responsibilities at the front desk, mentoring, event support, and data-related projects.
Highlights
- Assist students, employers, and visitors at the Career Services front desk via in person, phone, and email.
- Review student appointments, employer accounts, and job postings using Handshake.
- Mentor students individually to improve résumés, cover letters, interviewing skills, and assist with Handshake and LinkedIn profiles.
- Support Career Services events and help deliver career-related presentations to groups.
- Assist with marketing and outreach for events and services.
- Track student payments and data for Weber State University’s '50/50' student employment expansion program.
- Provide additional data and miscellaneous project support to the Career Services center as needed.
- Required skills include strong interpersonal and presentation abilities, solid computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel), and effective project management.
- Hourly pay rate is $13.00.
- Candidates must be full-time students maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate enthusiasm, dependability, and excellent customer service skills.
Career Mentor / Data Assistant Full Description
Career Mentor / Data Assistant
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 | Career Mentor / Data Assistant
Requisition Number | H02050P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20 (may be able to up to 25 hrs/wk if desired)
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $ 13.00
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Looking for a flexible, meaningful student job that will help you build your résumé and professional skills?
Career Services is seeking a positive, team-oriented student to serve as a career mentor for other students, give presentations on career-related topics, help with events, and assist with data and tracking for WSU’s student employment expansion program (called “50/50”). Training will be provided.
Position Details
Up to 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling One mandatory one-hour training meeting each week
Qualifications
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, dependable, data-oriented, and have excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities
Career Services Front Desk Assist students, employers, and visitors in person, by phone, and through email Review student appointments, employer accounts, and job postings in Handshake Help maintain a welcoming and professional office environment Career Mentoring Meet individually with students to help strengthen résumés, cover letters, and interviewing skills Assist students with Handshake and LinkedIn profiles Events & Presentations Support Career Services events Help give presentations to groups on career-related topics Assist with marketing and outreach for events, presentations, and other services 50/50 Program and Data Projects Assist with tracking student payments and other info for WSU’s student employment expansion program (“50/50”) Help with other data and misc. projects for the center as requested
Required Qualifications | Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office including Excel (or equivalent), and able to pick up new technical skills quickly
Solid project management skills and good attention to detail
To remain eligible for this position, students must: Enroll as a full-time student each semester Maintain at least a 2.0 GPASubmit a FAFSA each year to be considered for Federal Work-Study funding (this requirement does not apply to international students). Students who applied for Federal Work-Study but were not awarded funding are still welcome to apply and may be considered for the position
Preferred Qualifications | GPA > 3.0 (higher GPAs strongly preferred)
Major in accounting, math, finance, or related field preferred. May also consider candidates in other majors who are good at data, spreadsheets, etc.
Experience with Adobe Create Cloud products is a plus
Background Check? | No
Requisition Number | H02050P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 20 (may be able to up to 25 hrs/wk if desired)
Months per year |
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $ 13.00
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | Looking for a flexible, meaningful student job that will help you build your résumé and professional skills?
Career Services is seeking a positive, team-oriented student to serve as a career mentor for other students, give presentations on career-related topics, help with events, and assist with data and tracking for WSU’s student employment expansion program (called “50/50”). Training will be provided.
Position Details
Up to 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling One mandatory one-hour training meeting each week
Qualifications
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, dependable, data-oriented, and have excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities
Career Services Front Desk Assist students, employers, and visitors in person, by phone, and through email Review student appointments, employer accounts, and job postings in Handshake Help maintain a welcoming and professional office environment Career Mentoring Meet individually with students to help strengthen résumés, cover letters, and interviewing skills Assist students with Handshake and LinkedIn profiles Events & Presentations Support Career Services events Help give presentations to groups on career-related topics Assist with marketing and outreach for events, presentations, and other services 50/50 Program and Data Projects Assist with tracking student payments and other info for WSU’s student employment expansion program (“50/50”) Help with other data and misc. projects for the center as requested
Required Qualifications | Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office including Excel (or equivalent), and able to pick up new technical skills quickly
Solid project management skills and good attention to detail
To remain eligible for this position, students must: Enroll as a full-time student each semester Maintain at least a 2.0 GPASubmit a FAFSA each year to be considered for Federal Work-Study funding (this requirement does not apply to international students). Students who applied for Federal Work-Study but were not awarded funding are still welcome to apply and may be considered for the position
Preferred Qualifications | GPA > 3.0 (higher GPAs strongly preferred)
Major in accounting, math, finance, or related field preferred. May also consider candidates in other majors who are good at data, spreadsheets, etc.
Experience with Adobe Create Cloud products is a plus
Background Check? | No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date | 07/17/2026
Review Date | 07/19/2026
Job Close Date | 08/17/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28843
Notes to Applicant | To apply, complete the online application attach a resume, the contact information for three references, transcripts (unofficial is OK), and a cover letter.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Review Date | 07/19/2026
Job Close Date | 08/17/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28843
Notes to Applicant | To apply, complete the online application attach a resume, the contact information for three references, transcripts (unofficial is OK), and a cover letter.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Physical Requirements of this position | Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Physical Requirements of this position | Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
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