GeoFORCE Counselor (Female Floor)

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

4d • 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 a weeklong traveling academy. They assist coordinators with logistical tasks, support educational activities, and serve as role models by maintaining professional relationships with students and staff. The position requires living on a female-designated floor with participants and substantial travel. Counselors must attend in-person training on May 25, 2027; paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks is expected. Staff stay in hotels during the 9th–11th grade academy and in UT dormitories with students during the 12th grade academy.

GeoFORCE is a Jackson School of Geosciences youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas and aims to develop future STEM leaders. Counselors are subject to University of Texas, Youth Protection Program, Human Resources, and GeoFORCE policies, including child-safety training and a zero-tolerance alcohol policy. CPR/First Aid certification is provided by the program; counselors may need to perform first aid or CPR in the field. Finalists must undergo a criminal history background check.

The position is expected to continue until August 31, 2027. It pays $20 per hour and is scheduled for 15 hours weekly. Working conditions include outdoor work in all weather and extreme temperatures, standard office conditions, stairs, hiking, lifting up to 50 pounds, travel by airplane, bus, or automobile, and working with large groups of underage students.

Requirements

• Recent graduate of, or currently enrolled at, a four-year college or university.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Reside on a female-designated floor with participants; the posting restricts this role to individuals whose biological sex is female for rooming and supervision assignments.
• Attend in-person training on May 25, 2027.
• Complete child-safety training and comply with applicable UT Youth Protection Program and GeoFORCE policies.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy throughout the field experience.
• Complete a criminal history background check if selected as a finalist.
• Be prepared for substantial travel and paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks.
• Be able to work outdoors in varied and extreme temperatures, climb stairs, hike, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and enforce the code of conduct fairly and consistently, encouraging respectful participation and engagement in academy activities.
• Safely guide the group to designated learning areas.
• Conduct regular head counts throughout the day.
• Assist the Educational Coach in organizing student participants for learning activities.
• Conduct nightly room checks.
• Assist coordinators with logistical tasks throughout the academy week.
• Maintain student safety throughout the academy.
• Perform first aid or CPR in the field if necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by the coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed