Upward Bound Chaperone, Upward Bound

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Temporary, part-time position; July 14-17, 2026

PRIMARY DUTY:

The Upward Bound Chaperone provides Upward Bound participants with direct supervision and support while ensuring their safety and well-being during scheduled overnight educational experiences. This position works closely with the Upward Bound Director and Coordinator of Counseling in a team-oriented environment to provide for the needs of the participants. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled at NWMSU are not eligible for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure the safety and well-being of participants at all times, implementing appropriate safety and emergency procedures. 2. Provide supervision and support to Upward Bound participants during overnight educational experiences. 3. Collaborate with Upward Bound Program staff to ensure smooth succession of planned educational experience activities and events. 4. Sensitivity to and familiarity with the social and economic background of low-income, first generation, and disabled students 5. Knowledge of developmental issues of high school students and demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues 6. Foster a positive and inclusive environment for students. 7. Assist in implementation of logistics related to transportation, activities, accommodations, and meal arrangements during educational experiences. 8. Respond to any issues or concerns related to participant behavior, safety, or health. 9. Encourage a positive and respectful atmosphere among program participants. 10. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma is required.

Experience:

Classroom or related experiences with high school students

Skills:

Demonstrated leadership skills; energetic; responsible; creative; ability to work with high school students; maintain confidentiality; effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs); individual and group advising skills; ability to work with a variety of learners' needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position entails travel via bus, public transportation, and/or plane. The ability to walk for a longer duration of time in an urban outdoor environment is necessary.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit for hours at a time, and the ability to walk moderate distances.

COMMUNITY

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

SALARY:

$15 per hour, 32-40 hours for the 4-day overnight educational experience; rate determined by approved Grant and available UB grant funds.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 1, 2026 or until position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE

July 14, 2026

TO APPLY:

Follow the steps of the online application process. You must also submit a resume, cover letter and transcripts and the names of three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.