Career Readiness Coach for the Dumke College of Health Professions

Career Readiness Coach for the Dumke College of Health Professions

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

Position Title Career Readiness Coach for the Dumke College of Health Professions

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02450P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E31

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Career Readiness Coach for the Dumke College of Health Professions serves as the primary career development professional for students pursuing healthcare careers at Weber State University. This position provides individualized career coaching, develops healthcare-specific career readiness programming, and builds strategic partnerships with healthcare employers to prepare students for successful transitions into the workforce.

Serving as the liaison between Career Services and the Dumke College of Health Professions, this position collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, clinical coordinators, alumni, and healthcare 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 that enhance admission into health professions programs and successful post‑graduation employment.

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 Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a health professions discipline (such as Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or Health Sciences) or other related areas (Human Resources, Business, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Communication, etc.)
• Two years professional experience in a healthcare setting, workforce development, career coaching, academic advising, talent acquisition, human resources, clinical education, or other areas related to the responsibilities above. Demonstrated experience building relationships with employers, healthcare professionals, faculty, or community partners.

Preferred:

• Experience providing career coaching or academic advising in higher education, or related higher education experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with people from a broad variety of backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent software with the ability to quickly learn new applications.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

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.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Review Date

Review Date 08/24/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Notes to Applicant

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