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College Tour Group Leader/Chaperone

WMU Precollege Programming
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THE PROGRAM:  The Michigan GEAR UP Program increases high school students’ awareness of the requirements to enter into post-secondary education by providing college exposure, information on financial literacy and admissions requirements, and helping to build the critical thinking, test taking, and study skills necessary to be successful as they continue their education. 

Check out our website for more information on who we are https://wmich.edu/precollege/gearup

THE JOB: GEAR UP is seeking outstanding, talented applicants to assist, chaperone and support 12th grade students during a summer college tour out of the state. Each group leader will be responsible to chaperone and mentor a group of 8 students during the trip, from approximately 7am to 11pm, July 6-10, 2026. The job also includes a mandatory summer staff training, approximately 7:30am - 5pm, June 8-10, 2026.

 

QUALITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Must enjoy working and mentoring youth/young people.
  • Must possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Must have the dedication, stamina and drive to work long days and long shifts.
  • Must be an active employee and team player.
  • Be a role model to students in the program.
  • Provide overall summer program support while on duty.
  • Lead a group of 5 to 8 high school students (est. 7am to 11pm) while touring college campuses.
  • Chaperone students to assigned programming, tours and activities.
  • Initiate and conduct group development activities with your assigned group of students.
  • Mentor students in assigned group.
  • Hold students accountable to program rules and regulations.
  • Report all incidents to program staff verbally and in a written report.
  • Adhere to department and program staff policies and procedures.
  • All other tasks, as assigned.

NOTE:

  • Applicants must have proper identification to fly domestically.
  • Applicants must adhere and follow all airport, TSA, and airline guidelines.

 

 WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Mandatory training from June 8-10, 2026.
    • (7:30am - 5pm)
  • College Tour: July 6-10, 2026
    • (7 AM - 11 PM, full-time/overtime pay if applicable, cannot leave work site)
    • out of state, airplane transportation, charter bus transportation at location
    • overnight hotel stay (cannot leave the worksite)
    • Note: the “employment duration” on Handshake system is only for job posting purposes. The dates and ranges above are the accurate time commitment for the job.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Leadership training or has been in positions of leadership on the job.
  • Has the ability to handle multiple tasks and see them through completion.
  • Experience in working with youth or high school students.
  • Active listening and communication skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity.
  • Excellent decision making skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.