Weber State University
WSU PREP Program Assistant
🇺🇸
Ogden, UT
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$15
per Hour
💻
Other
🗓️
February 3rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a WSU PREP Program Assistant to support an academic enrichment summer school for 7th to 9th grade students. The role involves assisting with planning and coordinating learning activities, providing tutoring and mentorship, supervising students, grading assignments, and ensuring safety and appropriate behavior during classes and events.
Highlights
- Assist in planning, preparation, and coordination of special WSU PREP learning activities focused on math, science, engineering, and research skills.
- Perform duties of professional teaching assistants for class instructors including attending classes and laboratories with students.
- Tutor students and assist with homework during class times, grade homework, quizzes, and tests, and maintain records of student performance.
- Provide supervision during special events and act as a near-peer mentor to students.
- Work Monday through Thursday on campus during program dates from June 1 to July 16, with mandatory training in May.
- Required to have a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least one year of education in a related field or an associate's degree; concurrent enrollment credits count.
- Preferred skills include leading classroom discussions, effective communication, assessing student work, supervising 25 students virtually, maintaining confidentiality, and tutoring STEM subjects individually or in small groups.
- Hourly pay rate is $15.00.
- A criminal background check is mandatory as a condition of employment.
- Program serves 7th to 9th grade students in an academic summer program emphasizing STEM learning.
WSU PREP Program Assistant Full Description
WSU PREP Program Assistant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply, complete the online application with information for three references, attach a resume, and transcripts. 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. 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. Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
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 | WSU PREP Program Assistant
Requisition Number | H01358P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 28
Months per year | 2
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $15.00
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | WSU PREP is an academic enrichment summer school for 7-9th grade students. Program Assistants will work closely with teachers, fellow Program Assistants and students to offer a challenging and engaging program. PAs will work on campus Monday – Thursday with students, other PAs and/or teachers. Program curriculum is focused on math, science, engineering and research skills. Program Assistants duties include: Assists in planning, preparation and coordination of special WSU PREP learning activities. Performs the duties of professional teaching assistants for the WSU PREP class instructor. Ensures the safety and appropriate behavior of program participants. Attends classes and laboratories with students. Tutors students and helps with homework as needed during class times. Grades homework and special assignments, quizzes and tests. Maintains records of student performance. Provides supervision during special events. Acts as a near-peer mentor to students.
This position runs from June 1st – July 16th, with mandatory training on Thursday, May 21st and May 26th-29th.
Required Qualifications | High school diploma or equivalent plus one years education at an accredited institution in a major or discipline related to the Summary of Duties or an associate’s degree in a discipline related to the Summary of Duties is required. Concurrent enrollment credit hours count towards this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications | Skill in leading classroom discussions/activities.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to assess student work according to general instructional standards
Ability to supervise 25 middle school and junior high students in a virtual classroom setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to tutor Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with students one-to-one or in small groups.
Background Check? | Yes
Requisition Number | H01358P
Position Category | Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 28
Months per year | 2
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade |
Salary |
Hourly Pay Rate | $15.00
FLSA |
Job Summary/Basic Function | WSU PREP is an academic enrichment summer school for 7-9th grade students. Program Assistants will work closely with teachers, fellow Program Assistants and students to offer a challenging and engaging program. PAs will work on campus Monday – Thursday with students, other PAs and/or teachers. Program curriculum is focused on math, science, engineering and research skills. Program Assistants duties include: Assists in planning, preparation and coordination of special WSU PREP learning activities. Performs the duties of professional teaching assistants for the WSU PREP class instructor. Ensures the safety and appropriate behavior of program participants. Attends classes and laboratories with students. Tutors students and helps with homework as needed during class times. Grades homework and special assignments, quizzes and tests. Maintains records of student performance. Provides supervision during special events. Acts as a near-peer mentor to students.
This position runs from June 1st – July 16th, with mandatory training on Thursday, May 21st and May 26th-29th.
Required Qualifications | High school diploma or equivalent plus one years education at an accredited institution in a major or discipline related to the Summary of Duties or an associate’s degree in a discipline related to the Summary of Duties is required. Concurrent enrollment credit hours count towards this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications | Skill in leading classroom discussions/activities.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to assess student work according to general instructional standards
Ability to supervise 25 middle school and junior high students in a virtual classroom setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
Ability to tutor Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with students one-to-one or in small groups.
Background Check? | Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date | 02/02/2026
Review Date | 02/04/2026
Job Close Date | 03/02/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/16274
Notes to Applicant | To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, transcripts and the contact information for three references.
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.
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.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
Review Date | 02/04/2026
Job Close Date | 03/02/2026
Open Until Filled |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/16274
Notes to Applicant | To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, transcripts and the contact information for three references.
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.
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.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , 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. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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.
Physical Requirements of this position | Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Physical Requirements of this position | Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
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- Resume
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3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
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