What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basic Needs Resource Specialist position at Weber State University?
Position Details
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
Basic Needs Resource Specialist
Requisition Number
H02065P
Position Category
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$13 - $15
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Basic Needs Resource Specialist serves as a primary student-facing point of contact for the Weber State University Basic Needs Center. The position is primarily responsible for front desk operations, welcoming students, providing general information, scheduling appointments, responding to communications, and helping students connect with Basic Needs Center services and resources.
The position is cross-trained in basic needs resource navigation, emergency funding, financial wellness, FAFSA assistance, and outreach. The Specialist supports a “No Wrong Door” approach by ensuring students receive information, assistance, or an appropriate referral regardless of how they initially connect with the Center.
Required Qualifications
Seeking applicants with the following skills and abilities:
- Self-starter
- Energetic and outgoing; customer service oriented
- Ability to organize
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with WSU campus
- Work-study preferred
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
09/10/2026
Review Date
09/12/2026
Job Close Date
10/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29310
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
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.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Not required
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).
Salary : $13 - $15