Transportation Manager

About The Opportunity

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

The Transportation Manager is responsible for supporting the goals and objectives of the Company.

As the Transportation Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Handle extremely heavy inbound/outbound telephone calls and email volume.
• Maintain communication with bus drivers/monitors, transportation vendors, parents, and school staff.
• Dispatches bus drivers/transportation vendors as needed for the purpose of ensuring that all routes are covered for the transportation of students.
• Informs school personnel and parents of practices (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for their follow-up action.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. student data, route changes, routing procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Processes a variety of materials (e.g. field trip requests, route changes, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing
• information, authorizing action and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff (e.g. stop locations, schedule, state regulated policies, etc.) for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of bus routes; Assist with routing in providing drivers with the most current route, student information, schedules, maps, and directions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assesses incidents, complaints, etc. (e.g. safety issues, transportation routes, etc.) for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. procedures, correspondence, memos, reports,.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance rosters from transportation personnel
• Responds to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
  
  

About You:

Expectations:

• In-depth understanding of pupil transportation regulations and requirements
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent data management skills
• Ability to multi- task and prioritize competing tasks
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years experience in a pupil transportation related role
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  
  

Our Benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  
  

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  
  

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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