Career Readiness Coach Social Sciences

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).

Career Readiness Coach for the Social Sciences

S02464P

Staff

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

12

E31

Exempt

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:

• 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:

• 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

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.

08/31/2026

09/14/2026

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.

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