Job Posting Title:

GeoFORCE Outreach Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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 geological field trips 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.

Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working with faculty and staff of the University and leaders of outside groups in planning and scheduling all programs, for the administration and supervision of all support activities, and for arrangements for housing and food service with University and private sources in Austin and at off-campus sites.

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

Coordinates all program support activities including bulk mailings, conference registration and budgeting, and audiovisual needs and related services. 

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

Coordinates arrangements and schedules for housing and food service needs of program participants.

Ensures that registration and related fiscal records are properly maintained and expenditures made in accordance with legal and administrative regulations. 

Ensures that equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and inventoried. Performs related duties as required. May recommend new procedures and policies for improvement of support activities.  May prepare evaluative reports in accordance with management requirements.

Responsible for planning, implementation, and logistical support of Jackson School GeoFORCE outreach programs, conferences, events, and field excursions.

Requires participation in all aspects of the GeoFORCE programs, including: recruiting at secondary schools, event and academy planning, field excursions, educational curriculum development, internal and external communication with program stakeholders, presentations to community members and at professional conferences, research, data management and publication, and communication and marketing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience coordinating or administering a program. Successful employees assuming the program 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.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of experience in work with high school students, summer camps, field experiences, and/or event planning. A bachelor’s degree in science, geoscience, environmental studies, education, or related.

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV

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

Letter of interest

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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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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Pay Transparency:

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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Employment Eligibility Verification:

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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E-Verify:

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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.