Basic Needs Center Specialist I

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Basic Needs Center Specialist I to support students on the Ogden campus. You will schedule Financial Literacy/FAFSA help appointments, answer phones, and help navigate basic needs and campus resources.

In this hourly role, you will also assist the leadership team with projects and events, contributing to a welcoming, student-centered environment. Prior experience in customer service is valued and Microsoft Office proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with energetic and outgoing attitude and customer service orientation.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist students visiting the Basic Needs Center, scheduling appointments for Financial Literacy / FAFSA Help.
• Answer phones and help students navigate basic needs and campus resources.
• Support the leadership team with projects and events.

Skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Position Title Basic Needs Center Specialist I

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00276P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $ 12.00

FLSA

Employee will provide help to students visiting the Student Support & Resource center including scheduling appointments for Financial Literacy / FAFSA Help, answering phones, navigation of basic needs and campus resources, and supporting the leadership team with projects and events.

Closed on Holidays and in between semesters.

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.

Familiarity with WSU campus
Work-study preferred

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

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., 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., 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.

Physical Requirements of this position 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.

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.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

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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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

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