Upward Bound Academic Year Chaperone
$66,000–$66,000 year
On-siteStevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Supervise and accompany students during off-campus trips, campus tours, events, or overnight stays while monitoring behavior and enforcing program rules. Take attendance and track student locations during transitions, ensuring safety and well-being. Serve as a role model and mentor to develop academic, social, and personal skills, adhering to Youth Protection policies and handling confidential information with discretion. Participate in required training and orientation prior to events. Work weekend hours from Friday afternoons through late Saturday afternoon, including overnight shifts, at $15/hour.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled UWSP student in good academic standing (minimum 2.50 GPA)
- At least one year of college course work completed at a postsecondary institution by June 2025
- Must be enrolled at an institution of higher education (undergraduate or graduate)
- Experience in chaperoning youth, preferably economically disadvantaged youth
- Interest in education or human services related career fields and/or former experience as a TRIO Program participant
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented
- Demonstrate responsible and professional conduct to ensure program goals are met
- Ability to model effective conflict resolution and being a positive community member
- Availability to work weekend hours from Friday afternoons through late Saturday afternoon (including overnight)
- An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of college course work completed at a postsecondary institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to work with high school students from underrepresented populations
- Experience working with youth programming and/or residential summer camps
- Tutoring experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- First Aid, CPR and/or Lifeguard certifications
- Familiarity with TRIO and Upward Bound Programs
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