Transportation Manager

FRYEBURG ACADEMY

Transportation Manager

Purpose:

To manage the transportation needs of the Academy and to promote a safe and positive experience in which Fryeburg Academy students can thrive. This position is responsible for scheduling vehicle use, securing student travel information, hiring and scheduling drivers, and coordinating vehicle maintenance.

Specific duties fall among the following essential functions of the job:

• Manage all travel arrangements including the coordination of Fryeburg Academy vehicles and scheduling of drivers
• Ensure driver pre and post-trip vehicle safety checks are completed, and vehicle maintenance needs are recorded
• Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure timely maintenance of Academy vehicles.
• Recruit, oversee, and retain drivers.
• Manage and approve driver payroll.
• Coordinate transportation for all programs including residential life, student travel, health and wellness, enrichment program, May Term, academics, co-curricular, professional development, the summer program, and when necessary, athletics.
• Drive in support of the residential life program and during travel periods as necessary

Κnowledge, Skills, Dispositions:

• A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Docs; experience with Blackbaud a plus
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to balance office duties and timelines
• Commitment to team processes

Schedule and Time Off

• Daily hours of work will vary and will include school day and evening hours each week.
• In some cases, the responsibilities may require work on holidays, in this case, the Transportation Manager can use flex time another day - for an equivalent number of hours.

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License with Bus Driver Endorsement preferred
• Experience working within school settings preferred
• All offers of employment are contingent on a cleared background check from the company of our choosing.
• All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to and must hold a Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Approval.
• Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $50,961.30 - $61,372.75 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,961 - $61,373