Job Posting Title:
GeoFORCE Counselor (Female Floor) ----
Hiring Department:
John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
15 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will be required to attend an in-person training on May 25, 2027 . Paid overtime in the amount of 40+ hours during the week(s) of scheduled academies is expected. For the 9th – 11th grade academy, staff will stay in hotels; during the 12th grade academy staff will stay in the UT dorms with the students.
Special Requirement:
This position requires residing on a female-designated floor with participants. For privacy and safety reasons, this role is open to individuals whose biological sex is female, as defined for the purpose of rooming and supervision assignments.
GeoFORCE Mission
GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society.
Position Description
GeoFORCE Counselors are a vital member of a ten-person logistical and educational academy team. Counselors are responsible for the safety of assigned students throughout the duration of the academy. Counselors of the GeoFORCE program serve marginally as role models and are expected to conduct themselves as such, keeping a professional relationship with all students and staff on assigned summer field academies.
Candidates for the GeoFORCE Counselor position are subject to all UT all policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas:
Youth Protection Program Guidebook Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience
CPR/First Aid certification (provided by the program) and if necessary perform First Aid/CPR in field
Child-safety training
UT Camp Worker Guide A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in dismissal.
GeoFORCE Counselor Handbook
Purpose
Counselors are in charge of the safety of 10-12 students, keep track of them through the entire weeklong traveling academy. They also aid the coordinators with logistical tasks throughout the week.
Responsibilities
Assist the coordinator in monitoring student behavior and enforcing the code of conduct in a fair and consistent manner; encouraging respectful participation and engagement in all activities of the academy.
Safely guide group to designated learning areas.
Perform regular head counts throughout day.
Assist the Educational Coach (EC) in organizing student participants for learning activities.
Conduct nightly room checks.
Other duties assigned by the coordinator.
Required Qualifications
Recent graduate or currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in STEM or STEM education field, specifically in the geosciences.
Salary Range
$20/hour
Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions.
Will work outside.
May work in extreme…