Transportation Coordinator

Purpose of Position : The Transportation Coordinator manages all aspects of DMCs transportation program ensuring the safeefficient and compliant travel of students and staff. This position oversees trip scheduling vehiclemaintenance driver coordination and compliance with all state and federal regulations. The coordinatormaintains communication between drivers and school administration to support a dependablestudent-centered transportation experience. This position coordinates transportation for student activitiesfield trips and school events; DMC does not operate regular bus : Part-time calendar year Hourly non-exempt The weekly schedule is approximately 20 hours per week typically Monday through Friday withoccasional weekend hours as needed to support transportation needs. Part-Time Benefit Eligible Work location - Primary location is the DMC Timberline Campus at 13007 Douglas Parkway inUrbandale. Our buses are parked at DMCs new campus a mile north and this role will also workat the north campus To : Director of Safety and SecurityDirect Reports : Bus DriversQualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Commercial Drivers License - Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Knowledge of Iowas school bus regulations and policies. Must be able to pass all required background checks medical certifications and training. Knowledge of automotive mechanics with the ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs. . Regularly lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Acceptable driving record as defined by DMC policy and applicable state and federal regulations. Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in a relationshipwith agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education. Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy(doctrine faith teaching practice) consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith through thatchurchs public creed confession core beliefs or statement of Profile : Committed to the mission of DMC : Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world forChrist. Relates well to children and families with a heart for service and mission. Demonstrates spiritual leadership integrity and discretion in all matters. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure andwith minimal supervision. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills and adapts communication styleto suit different audiences. Demonstrates attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Dependable flexible and adaptable able to respond effectively to changing schedules andneeds. Maintains positive effective relationships with employees colleagues and community : Scheduling Coordination and Communication Coordinates transportation and schedules bus drivers for field trips athletics extracurricularactivities and special events. Develops maintains and adjusts DMC fleet schedules and trips to ensure the timely arrival anddismissal of students. Maintains accurate records of student ridership vehicle maintenance and driver assignments. Monitors daily transportation operations to ensure efficiency punctuality and adherence topolicies. Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related inquiries. Communicates trip changes delays and safety updates promptly and professionally. Collaborates with the schools administrative and operations teams to align transportation needswith the academic calendar and student programming. Supports positive relationships with contracted transportation providers as applicable. Oversees the Volunteer Driver Application Maintenance Safety & Compliance Ensures all transportation activities comply with federal state and local regulations includingDepartment of Transportation (DOT) and school policies. Maintains up-to-date driver certifications and compliance records for all bus drivers. Conducts periodic inspections completes routine cleaning and maintenance and schedulesrepairs for all school-owned vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Trains staff on emergency procedures for transportation-related & Financial Manages transportation budget tracks and submits expenses and assists with cost analysis andforecasting including vehicle replacement planning. Maintains and updates transportation management systems logs and reports. Sends and reviews customer feedback forms after trips. Coordinates data and files transportation reimbursement reports twice a year. Supervises bus drivers. Collaborates with Human Resources and the Director of Safety and Security to recruit and hire bus driversAll other duties as assigned

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1