GeoFORCE Counselor (Male Floor)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program created by the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas to recruit students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas and develop future STEM leadership. Counselors are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of 10–12 students throughout weeklong traveling academies and support coordinators with logistical and educational tasks. This male-floor role requires residing on a male-designated floor with participants for privacy and safety reasons; the posting states it is open to individuals whose biological sex is male for rooming and supervision assignments.

The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and is scheduled for 15 hours per week. The expected duration is through August 31, 2027, with the earliest start date listed as immediately. Substantial travel is associated with the role, and selected candidates 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 dorms with students during the 12th grade academy.

Counselors must follow UT policies and the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas requirements. These include the zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during field experiences, child-safety training, and CPR/First Aid certification, which 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. Hired employees must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents by the third day of employment; the university uses E-Verify.

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 male-designated floor with participants; the posting limits this role to individuals whose biological sex is male for rooming and supervision assignments.
• Comply with UT policies, youth-protection requirements, child-safety training, and the zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during field experiences.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification provided by the program and perform First Aid/CPR in the field if necessary.
• Complete a criminal history background check if a finalist under consideration.
• If hired, complete the federal I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form and present acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents no later than the third day of employment.
• Submit a resume/CV and complete the screening questions.

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.
• Perform regular head counts throughout the day.
• Assist the Educational Coach in organizing and overseeing students during learning activities.
• Conduct nightly room checks.
• Assist coordinators with logistical and educational tasks throughout the academy week.
• Perform First Aid or CPR in the field if necessary.
• Complete other duties assigned by the coordinator.

What This Job Offers

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