Basic Needs Resource Specialist

Weber State University

  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • $13–$15 Per Hour

Highlights

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 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOgden, UT
Salary$13–$15 Per Hour

Description

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).

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

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.

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).

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