Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Program Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Program Assistant to support teaching labs, data collection, and video production for demonstrations.

The role is a 50/50 student/ hourly worker opportunity, requiring full-time enrollment with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Hours are 20 per week for 9 months at Weber State University in Ogden, UT, with an hourly pay rate of $11.75 to $15.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student in good standing with the University.
• Continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours in fall/spring; 6 in summer).
• Minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify; 50/50 work study eligible.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with faculty, staff, and students in labs and classrooms.
• Set up and clean up of laboratory sessions and related activities.
• Assist with creating and managing videos for cooking demo database and website.
• Help with research projects in various ENS/NUTR labs.
• Assist in set up/cleanup of ENS/NUTR classes under guidance.
• Compile data using Excel and database software.
• Format assessments for delivery and outcome measurement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

Undergraduate student status

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Canvas

CHITester

Job description

Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Program Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

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: Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Program Assistant

Requisition Number: H00218P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 20

Months per year: 9

Alternate work schedule: Yes

Pay Grade Salary: Hourly Pay Rate $11.75-15 FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (ENS) within the Moyes College of Education has many programs (Exercise and Nutrition Science, Fitness Professional, Integrative Nutrition and Sports) that can provide a 50/50 student and other hourly employees with a valuable employment opportunity that would support the student’s career objectives.

Specific Duties

• Communicate with faculty, staff, and students engaged in undergraduate and graduate research using the human performance lab, biomechanics, nutritional biochemistry lab, food lab, greenhouse, and community garden under the purview of faculty leadership.
• Set up and clean up of classroom laboratory sessions including exercise, physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and or fitness testing classes or labs. Shopping for foods needed for a lab session or harvesting items from the greenhouse and garden.
• Assisting NUTR faculty with creating and managing videos for our cooking demo database and website.
• Assisting ENS faculty members with research projects in the human performance lab, biomechanics lab, WSD , ENS lab and nutritional biochemistry lab.
• Participate in set up and cleanup of ENS and/or NUTR laboratory classes under the direction of a ENS faculty or staff member.
• Compiling data using excel and other database software.
• Formatting assessments for delivery and outcome measurement.

This is a workstudy eligible position.

Required Qualifications

Student hourly worker must be an undergraduate student in good standing with the University (minimum of 2.0 GPA ) continuously enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours in the fall and spring semesters; 6 credit hours in the summer) within a major program of studies in the department of Exercise and Nutrition Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior or Senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; exercise assessment, fitness testing, food handling and gardening experience; basic science laboratory skills; computer and technology skills; data entry and analysis experience or coursework; proficient in MS word, excel, chitester, and canvas; experience using sensitive equipment in the human performance lab and/or nutritional biochemistry lab, communicate and work well with faculty and students.

Background Check? Yes

Job Open Date: 10/08/2026; Review Date: 10/10/2026; Job Close Date: 10/08/2027. The posting stays open until filled.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

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.

Conditions the worker will be subject to

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents