FAFSA Support Specialist

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a FAFSA Support Specialist to assist students with financial aid applications and related services. This hourly, work‑study role involves student‑facing coaching and outreach.

You will promote financial wellness, speak to individuals and groups, coordinate events, and provide one‑on‑one FAFSA support. Bilingual (Spanish/English) and current WSU student status are required.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn, be coachable, and be reliable.
• Spanish/English bilingual required
• Must be a current WSU student

Responsibilities

• Promote financial wellness and speak to individuals and groups about personal finance.
• Coordinate events and one-on-one coaching sessions with students, faculty and staff.
• Assist students with FAFSA applications.

Skills

Desire to learn

Coachable

Reliable

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Current WSU student

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

FAFSA Support Specialist

Requisition Number

H00877P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

Up to 59 hours per pay period

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $13.00 - $15.00

FLSA

Promote financial wellness, speak to individuals and groups about personal finance, coordinate events and one-on-one coaching sessions with students, faculty and staff. Assist students with FAFSA applications. Hourly position.

Required Qualifications

• Desire to learn, be coachable, and be reliable.
• Spanish/English bilingual required
• Must be a current WSU student

Preferred Qualifications

• Business, Finance or Social Work students
• Available to work up to 59 hours per pay period

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , 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.

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., 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. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * Are you bilingual (English and Spanish)?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents