EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 12-month full-time position
PRIMARY DUTY: The Visit/Tour Assistant assists with the day-to-day activities of the Mabel Cook Admissions and Visitors' Center and overall tour program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with the day-to-day activities of the Mabel Cook Admissions & Visitors' Center. Opens & closes the Mabel Cook Admissions & Visitors' Center.
Receives all visitors to the office in a punctual and open manner.
Answers the University's 800 line and greeting guest at the visitor's center.
Assists with the daily campus tour program, including, but not limited to:
The scheduling of daily tours on the events calendar.
The completion of tour slips for daily tours.
The scheduling of appointments for daily tours.
The sending of confirmation e-mails for daily tours
Assists with departmental visit days, including, but not limited to:
Registration for special visit days and groups.
Assists with sending confirmation e-mails for special visit days and groups.
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma
Experience: Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook), Customer service experience,
Skills: Communication, organizational, telecommunication, interpersonal, and attention to detail.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer, telephone, fax, copy machine, and typewriter
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is 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
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 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 as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. 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 and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: July 15, 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at .
