Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

Weber State University

Utah

On-site

USD 43,000 - 53,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences to guide students toward successful workforce transitions.

The role builds cross‑functional ties with Career Services, the College of Social Sciences and Education, and external employers to embed readiness across student experiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a social‑science field or related areas.
Two years of professional experience in a social sciences setting or related roles.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with employers and partners.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career coaching to social science students.
Develop social science‑specific career readiness programming.
Build partnerships with healthcare employers for experiential learning.
Collaborate with faculty, advisors, alumni, and student organizations.
Support students from exploration to employment and employer events.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

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

Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

Requisition Number

S02464P

Position Category

Staff

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Pay Grade

E31

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

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

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 benefits package.

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.

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 both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

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