GeoFORCE Peer-Learning Assistant

Job Posting

Title:

GeoFORCE Peer-Learning Assistant

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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:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Those selected will be required to participate in a virtual training in early summer. They will also be expected to stay in the UT dorms with the students during the week of the Math & Science Institute.

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest 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.

Position Description

GeoFORCE Peer-Learning Assistants (PLAs) support the math and science institute. A transition-to-college bridge program that educates GeoFORCE alumni who are incoming STEM major college first years on calculus, chemistry, and physics. Math and Science Institute instructional hours will take place August 2 - August 6, 2027.

Candidates for the GeoFORCE Counselor position are subject to all UT all policies as set forth by the University of Texas Human Resources and GeoFORCE Texas:

• UT Camp Worker Guide
  • A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
  • If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment.
    
    Failure to do so will result in dismissal.

PLAs help tutors students in their assigned subject (calculus, chemistry, or physics) as well as aid the coordinators with logistical organization of the Math & Science Institute.

• Tutor students in your assigned educational expertise (calculus, chemistry, or physics).
• Support the instructors in review activities and assessments.
• Support the coordinator in making sure the students are safe and where they need to be for instruction.
• Other duties assigned by the coordinator.

• Recent graduate or currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in STEM or STEM education field.

$20/hour

• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work outside.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May involve airplane, bus, and/or automobile travel.

• Resume/CV

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.

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.

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

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