Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

Event tickets

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT seeks a Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences to guide students pursuing social science majors. You will provide individualized career coaching, develop programing, and build partnerships with healthcare employers.

As a liaison with Career Services and the College of Social Sciences and Education, you’ll collaborate with faculty, advisors, alumni and partners to integrate career readiness across the student experience and support transitions into the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a social-science-related field.
• Two years professional experience in a social-sciences-related setting or workforce development with demonstrated employer relationships.
• Experience providing career coaching or academic advising in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and develop social science-specific programming.
• Build partnerships with healthcare employers to prepare students for workforce transitions.
• Collaborate with Career Services, the College of Social Sciences and Education, and faculty to integrate career readiness across the student experience.
• Support students from career exploration through employment, including experiential learning opportunities.

Skills

Career coaching

Academic advising

Employer partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

Requisition Number: S02464P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E31

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences serves as the primary career development professional for students pursuing social science majors at Weber State University. This position provides individualized career coaching, develops social science-specific career readiness programming, and builds strategic partnerships with healthcare employers to prepare students for successful transitions into the workforce.

Serving as a liaison between Career Services and the College of Social Sciences and Education, this position collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, alumni, and social science organizations to integrate career readiness throughout the student experience. The Career Development Coach supports students from career exploration through employment by providing coaching, facilitating professional development opportunities, connecting students with experiential learning, and expanding employer partnerships.

This position works collaboratively with Career Services staff and college partners to align career readiness initiatives with workforce needs while supporting Weber State University's commitment to student success, workforce development, and community engagement.

This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends to support employer events, career fairs, presenting in classes, students, and University programming.

Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a social-science-related profession (such as psychology, social work, geography, history, anthropology, criminal justice) or other related areas (human resources, business, counseling, education, communication, etc.)
• - Two years professional experience in a social-sciences-related setting, workforce development, career coaching, academic advising, talent acquisition, human resources, or other areas related to the responsibilities above. Demonstrated experience building relationships with employers, social science professionals, faculty, or community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience providing career coaching or academic advising in higher education, or related higher education experience.
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent software with the ability to quickly learn new applications.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Review Date: 09/14/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant

The annual salary for this position starts at $48,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Screening of applications will begin September 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: 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. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , 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.

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: 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 worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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).