GeoFORCE Counselor (Female Floor)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoFORCE Counselors are members of a ten-person logistical and educational academy team and are responsible for the safety of 10–12 assigned students throughout weeklong traveling academies. Counselors track students, support academy coordinators with logistical tasks, and serve as professional role models while maintaining appropriate relationships with students and staff. The position requires residing on a female-designated floor with participants. For rooming and supervision assignments, the posting states that applicants must be biologically female. The role involves substantial travel, work outdoors in varied weather and temperatures, and working with large groups of underage students. Counselors must attend in-person training on May 25, 2027. Paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks is expected. During the 9th–11th grade academy, staff stay in hotels; during the 12th grade academy, staff stay in UT dorms with students. CPR/First Aid certification is provided by the program, and counselors may need to provide first aid or CPR in the field. A criminal history background check is required for finalists.

Requirements

Recent graduate of or currently enrolled at a four-year college or university; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Attend in-person training on May 25, 2027.
Reside on a female-designated floor with participants; the posting specifies biological sex female for rooming and supervision assignments.
Complete a criminal history background check if selected as a finalist.
Complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form and present acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents by the third day of employment if hired.
Comply with University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas policies, including the zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during field experiences and child-safety training.
Be prepared for substantial travel and expected paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM or STEM education field, specifically geosciences.

Responsibilities

Assist the coordinator in monitoring student behavior and enforcing the code of conduct fairly and consistently.
Encourage respectful participation and engagement in academy activities.
Safely guide groups to designated learning areas.
Perform regular head counts throughout the day.
Assist the Educational Coach in organizing student participants for learning activities.
Conduct nightly room checks.
Keep track of 10–12 assigned students throughout the weeklong traveling academy.
Assist coordinators with logistical tasks throughout the academy.
Perform other duties assigned by the coordinator.
Maintain a professional relationship with students and staff and conduct oneself as a role model.
Perform First Aid or CPR in the field if necessary.