GeoFORCE Outreach Program Coordinator

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GeoFORCE is a free youth education outreach program for high school students across 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.

Each summer GeoFORCE Texas takes over 400 high school students on awe-inspiring week-long geological field trips (academies) in Texas and throughout the United States. Taught by university faculty, research scientists, and area educators and mentored by professional geologists from our industry partners, the trips engage and empower students by exposing them to something completely different than their home and school environment. GeoFORCE hosts an average of 10 week-long overnight academies each summer.

GeoFORCE coordinators work together to plan, implement, and support the GeoFORCE Texas program and other youth outreach events associated with the Jackson School of Geosciences, conducted on and off campus.

The GeoFORCE coordinator is responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 55 students during each summer academy. They must also appropriately represent GeoFORCE, the Jackson School, and The University of Texas at public events and conferences.

• Be responsible for planning, implementation, and logistical support of GeoFORCE outreach programs, conferences, events, and field excursions.

• Participate in all GeoFORCE programs, including a minimum of 3 weeks of overnight summer academies, recruitment trips to secondary schools across Texas, and alumni organization events taking place at UT and other institutions over the course of the academic year.

• Prioritize student safety and follow all Youth Protection Program guidelines.

• Create internal and external communication with program stakeholders and presentations to community members and at professional conferences.

• Meet with University faculty, staff, and group sponsors to plan and schedule programs.

• Coordinate all program support activities including conference registration, budgeting, audiovisual needs, and related services.

• Assist educational teams, counselors, speakers, mentors, and sponsors with concerns and requests.

• Coordinate arrangements and schedules for housing and food needs of program participants.

• Ensure that equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and inventoried.

• Analyze internal data and prepare evaluative reports in accordance with management requirements and stakeholder requests.

• Assist in geoscience educational curriculum including field guidebook activities and content pages.

• Create social media posts and keep consistent branding and communication.

• Write monthly news articles highlighting GeoFORCE success stories.

• Recommend new procedures and policies for improvement of support activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree. 3 years experience coordinating or administering a program. Successful employees assuming the coordinator position for GeoFORCE communicate effectively with a variety of populations, build and maintain strong relationships with program stakeholders, and make responsible decisions under pressure. Individuals in this role are frequently responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 55 individuals, including minors. Sound decision making and proactivity are essential qualifications. Other essential qualifications include responsiveness, and productivity towards established team goals and objectives.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

More than the required qualifications. Two or more years of experience working with high school students, afterschool programs, summer camps, and/or event planning. A bachelor's degree in geoscience, environmental studies, STEM education, or related. Experience in geoscience education or scientific fieldwork.

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

• Will work around standard office conditions.

• The nature of this position at times requires considerable work to be performed in the evenings and on weekends. Positional duties will be conducted in office in Austin, TX at the J.J. Pickle Campus and main campus, as well as require travel and overnight stay in the field during summer academies, fall recruiting events, and fall/winter professional conferences. Will involve work in extreme temperatures. Will involve hiking, climbing, and lifting up to 50lbs.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.