<p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Transportation of students (using College provided vehicles) to off-campus events, including trips of considerable distance. This position is considered on-call, though the incumbent would be given appropriate notice of the College's transportation needs. This position would work approximately 5-10 hours per week.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with Student Activities to provide safe transport to and from College events. </li><li>Ensures the safety and well-being of our young adults being transported to and from the College and on field trips. </li><li>Ensure vans or other vehicles are kept clean and in good-working order </li><li>Ensures that the vehicle is always sufficiently fueled. </li><li>Operates vehicles in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the College immediately. </li><li>Follows procedures to guarantee no student is left unattended in the vehicles without adult supervision at any time. </li><li>Willing and able to perform basic first aid </li><li>In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by delegate's procedure and other authorities. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job involves sitting for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Random drug tests may be performed.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a current and valid driver's license (CDL preferred but not required) </li><li>Certified in First Aid and CPR for adults. Or willingness to become certified. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain </li><li>Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. Must be free of communicable diseases and breathing impairments. </li><li>Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & clients also desirable. </li><li>Must be able to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms. </li></ul> <p>Key Skills / Knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>Strong customer service skills </li><li>Knowledge of local area </li></ul> <p>Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative, and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, CT, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics and the Duquès Academic Success Center, which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center.</p> <p>Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.</p>