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Student Transportation Coordinator & Security Staff Member Jobs in New York, NY at The Town School
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Student Transportation Coordinator & Security Staff Member
The Town School, which serves children from nursery school through eighth grade, is currently seeking to fill the position of Student Transportation Coordinator and Front Desk Security Person This position reports to the school’s Facilities & Security Director and is responsible for managing the school 5 buses and routes, field trips, student metro cards while working alongside Town’s security team to manage people flow and maintain a safe environment.
The ideal candidate should have a working understanding of the logistics associated with bus operations and planning, the workings of the Office of Pupil Transportation and their requirements for obtaining student metro cards. Secondly, a competitive candidate will have experience in a security or front desk capacity. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with all members of the Town Community. Finally, the ability to collaborate, work within a team, demonstrate a commitment to equity, and interact effectively with multiple departments is a must.
At Town we ask that all Employees are:
● Committed to promoting and maintaining a collaborative work environment with inclusive decision-making processes
● Supportive of Town’s mission and philosophy
● Able to demonstrate commitment to equity and is visibly supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
● Outstanding professional with characteristics of warmth, empathy, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, and a good sense of humor
Specific Responsibilities
● Day-to-day operations of the school’s bus transportation, which includes:
○ Establishing and managing routes/stops/times and all correspondence with families and bus vendors
○ Obtain bus vendor contracts and invoices for review and approval in conjunction with the Director of Facilities and Security
○ Coordinate buses for field trips, physical education classes, and athletic events
○ Receive, document, and respond to reports of bus incidents/accidents
○ Maintain Office of Pupil Transportation System and distribute student Metrocards
○ Assist administration in creating internal employee support needed to manage the arrival and dismissal of students
● Front Desk/Security Coverage
○ Monitor and assist with the flow of students, families, and visitors entering and leaving the building
○ Support incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate party
○ Assist with emergency management drills
○ Respond to onsite emergencies and liaise with first responders as needed
○ Assist in the creation and maintenance of ID cards
○ Assist with background checks for new employees as required by the City and State of New York
Qualifications
● Prior fleet management and familiarity with the Office of Pupil Transportation desired
● Prior Security or site management experience preferred
● Demonstrated project management/coordinating skills
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Intermediate to advanced computer skills
● Ability to work 6:45 AM – 2:45 PM shift with occasional evenings and weekends for special events
● Experience in a school, non-profit, or similar organization is a plus
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● New York State Security License
● Fitness Certificate F01 Fire Guard for Impairment
● Fitness Cert…
Title: Student Transportation Coordinator & Security Staff Member
Company: The Town School
Location: New York, NY
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