Work-study Bilingual Navigational Coach for Weber State Forward Initiative

Weber State University; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a School-Based Navigational Coach to bridge Ogden School District students and Weber State. You will guide students through admissions, FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, and orientation while coordinating with counselors and campus resources.

This role emphasizes proactive outreach, culturally responsive support, and maintaining detailed records to track progress toward postsecondary goals.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with experience supporting bilingual communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building 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, deadlines, and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, organization, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting, professional relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Provide bilingual guidance with admissions, FAFSA, financial aid, and enrollment requirements.
• Identify students needing support and conduct outreach to help complete steps toward enrollment.
• Refer students to campus resources and coordinate with counselors and staff.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, referrals, and student progress for reporting.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Record-keeping

Education

Associate degree or higher

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

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H02063P

Position Category

Campus Location

Campus Location Off Campus

Hours per week 20

Months per year

20 hrs/week for 34 weeks (September 2026 to May 30, 2027)

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $17

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School-Based Navigational Coach serves as a trusted liaison among Ogden School District students and families, school personnel, and Weber State University. Assigned to district high schools and Weber State, coaches provide proactive, individualized, and 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 campus resources. They may also assist students entering grades 10–12 in applying to tuition-free summer bridge programs.

As visible representatives of Weber State, coaches must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, effective communication, and strong relationship-building skills. They proactively identify student needs, conduct outreach, follow up on outstanding requirements, coordinate with school counselors, college and career counselors, administrators, and other personnel, document interactions, and help students make measurable progress toward their postsecondary goals.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required Ogden School District background check.

Key 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.

Required 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 record‑keeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience in a K-12 school, college‑access program, community‑based organization, or higher education setting, particularly supporting first‑generation students and families through college transitions.
• Experience collaborating with school counselors, administrators, or other K-12 personnel.
• Familiarity with Weber State admissions, financial aid, FAFSA , scholarships, student services, and Scholarship Universe or similar platforms.
• Experience using student information, case management, or data‑tracking systems.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this 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

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. Not required

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

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • jobs.weber.edu
  • KSL
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Agency Referral
  • Personal Referral
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Other web advertisement
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents