Van Driver Upward Bound

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

494018

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Briana Flatley, briana.flatley@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. As assigned by
supervisor

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$14.00 – $17.00
Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact
information for three professional references.

About this Position

Transport Upward Bound participants during six week
Summer Instructional Component. Will serve as positive mentor towards students and encourage them towards post-secondary education. Must be
able and willing to drive a 15 passenger van.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited
  post-secondary institution

-or-

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree, completed.

(degree must be conferred on or
before agreed upon start date)
Work Experience:

• Experience working with at-risk youth.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Complete a Defensive Driving Course approved by Upward
  Bound
• Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and clean driving record

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or
Knowledge:

• Must be able to create, read, and understand maps.
• Familiar with OKC metro roads and
  neighborhoods.
• Drive a 15- passenger van.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of
  accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to
  exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity
  to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community
  partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Passion for
  assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical
  and professional behavior.

Essential Job Functions: 1. Transport students to and from various locations,
including but not limited to: their homes, OSU-OKC campus and field trip locations. 2. Coordinate transportation for student appointments,
student camps, any school related activity, pick-up supplies, materials and other related office requirements. 3. Provide emergency and/or
unscheduled trips on a daily basis. 4. Responsible for upkeep and vehicle maintenance, fueling, cleaning and daily securing of summer
vehicles. 5. Be available to assist UB Academic Coordinator and Office Manager/Advisor with daily requests. 6. Supervise or assist with
student activities in classrooms, events and field trips. 7. Keep copies of the student’s medical and emergency contact information
available at all times. 8. Supervise or assist with other duties as assigned by the director. 9. Serve as a positive mentor to encourage
secondary school graduation, enrollment in postsecondary area, and completion of a postsecondary degree. 10. Observe and comply with state
law, including all traffic laws, Federal Upward Bound regulations, OSU policy and procedures and guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and
Student Handbooks. 11. Completes all mandatory training. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job
description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Work will be
  performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various
  communication platforms.
• Some events may require to be outside for extended amount of time.
• In-state travel to include
  exposure to outside conditions as relates to program cultural events and activities. Occasional overnight stay may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require
  extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights
  more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
• Ability to participate in student activities and trips
  off campus

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to
perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/van-driver-upward-bound-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-united-states

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