Bilingual School Navigator Coach (20 hrs)

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a School-Based Navigational Coach to serve as a trusted liaison among Ogden School District students, families, school personnel, and the university. You will provide proactive, culturally responsive guidance as students transition to postsecondary education.

Navigational coaches help graduating seniors complete essential steps for enrollment at Weber State, including admissions, FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, personal statements, orientation, and connections to

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supporting economically disadvantaged, first-generation, or historically underserved students.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with experience supporting bilingual and/or first-generation communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust with students and families.
• Ability to work independently in school settings while coordinating with a central program team.
• Ability to learn and clearly explain processes, applications, forms, deadlines, and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, organization, follow-through, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting, consistent, and professional relationships with students, families, and Ogden School District staff.
• Provide bilingual (English and Spanish), individualized support with admissions, FAFSA , financial aid, scholarships, personal statements, orientation, and other enrollment requirements.
• Identify students who need support, conduct outreach, follow up on outstanding requirements, and help students take concrete next steps.
• Refer and connect students and families to the WSU College Exploration Hub, Financial Aid, Student Success Center, peer mentoring, and other campus resources.
• Assist eligible 10th-12th grade students with summer bridge opportunities and other postsecondary preparation.
• Work closely with counselors, administrators, and other school personnel to coordinate student support.
• Serves as a highly visible representative of Weber State and the WSU Forward program, maintaining exceptional professionalism, reliability, and communication.
• Maintain timely, accurate records of outreach, referrals, participation, and student progress to support reporting, evaluation, and continuous program improvement.
• Work closely with the WSU Forward team, communicate challenges early, take initiative, and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship building

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Student information systems

Case management systems

Job description

Weber State University seeks a School-Based Navigational Coach to serve as a trusted liaison among Ogden School District students, families, school personnel, and the university. You will provide proactive, culturally responsive guidance as students transition to postsecondary education.

Navigational coaches help graduating seniors complete essential steps for enrollment at Weber State, including admissions, FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, personal statements, orientation, and connections to