Location: Willimantic,CT, USA
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The WPS Transportation and Athletic Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining a transportation system to ensure student safety and providing clerical support for the Districts Athletic Programs. Providing exceptional customer service internally and externally to schools, districts, and other governmental entities in support of student achievement. This person is also responsible to maintain a current list of students assigned to each bus and each extracurricular activity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Receives direction from the Executive Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, the Athletic Director or designee. Decisions with district-wide implications are reviewed with the Assistant Superintendent or designee. The employee has moderate latitude in interpreting and applying policies, rules and regulations. Work is measured mainly through the observance of results obtained.
Duties/Responsibilities pertaining to Transportation may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Ensures activities are completed efficiently and align with state laws, district policies, and contractual obligations.
* Plans, directs, and monitors the repair and maintenance of the District's fleet, including but not limited to activity busses and vehicles, in compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
* Coordinates development and implementation of driver training and safety programs.
* Coordinates development and implementation of bus routes.
* Assesses and responds to incidents, accidents, complaints, etc., during and after standard hours to resolve immediate safety concerns; works with other staff to organize emergency routing.
* Works with the Executive Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives to advise the administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or school delays.
Duties/Responsibilities pertaining to the Athletics Department may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g., other administrators, public agencies, parents, vendors, coaches, referees, umpires, CIAC etc.) to implement and maintain services and programs.
* Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., correspondence, reports, procedures, team rosters, etc.) to document and evaluate activities to improve operations under quality management and continuous improvement.
* Verifies each athlete's eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport.
* Verifies each coaches eligibility regarding certification requirements including CPR, CSDE Endorsement, Concussion, etc.
* Responsible for athletic ticket sales of the athletic program including audit worthy reconciliation and proper handling of funds.
* Arranges all details of visiting team's needs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
* Self-starter with proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high-profile, influential, and collaborative working
* relationships across teams, functions, and layers with District staff, public officials, vendors, coaches and the general public.
* Ability to remain focused and calm in chaotic situations.
Qualifications:
* Completing an associate's degree in business or a related field is required; a bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred.
* Two years of progressively responsible experience in transportation operations and/or athletic department activities required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bilingual, English and Spanish
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