Bus Rider - Health Exploration Program

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center's SOM KC Office of Student Engagement (OSE) is seeking a part-time Health Exploration Program Bus Rider to support students' participation in programming by providing safe and dependable transportation.

You will collaborate with KCKPS Transportation drivers, ensure only authorized participants ride, and maintain discipline and safety on the bus while following all policies and procedures. This role supports daily program activities and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience.
• Experience working with various populations.
• Bilingual language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation for program participants.
• Collaborate with bus drivers and school district personnel.
• Ensure that only authorized program participants ride the bus using the roster.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline on the bus.
• Adhere to transportation policies, procedures, safety protocols, and guidelines.
• Coordinate morning and afternoon bus assignments and routes.
• Instruct students on safe boarding, exiting, and passenger conduct procedures.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and while crossing streets.
• Assist bus drivers with emergency evacuation procedures when needed.
• Adapt to traffic, weather conditions, and schedule changes to ensure safety.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Department

SOM KC Office of Student Engagement (OSE)

Position Title

Bus Rider (Temporary, Part-time) - Health Exploration Program

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Bus Rider is responsible for providing a clean, safe and reliable transportation for participants of the program. They will collaborate with bus drivers and school district personnel to ensure safe student participation in all programming activities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with KCKPS Transportation bus drivers to provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation services that support student participation in programming activities.


• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with school district personnel, students, families, and community members.


• Ensure that only authorized program participants ride the bus, using the provided student roster. Program instructors and staff may also ride the bus for field trips or other approved activities.


• Maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline while students are on the bus, reporting behavioral concerns to the appropriate personnel when necessary.


• Adhere to all KCKPS Transportation policies, procedures, safety protocols, and operational guidelines.


• Partner with bus drivers to anticipate and respond to challenges such as traffic, weather conditions, road closures, and schedule adjustments to ensure student safety and minimize delays.


• Instruct students on safe boarding, exiting, and passenger conduct procedures.


• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and while crossing streets to ensure their safety.


• Assist bus drivers with emergency evacuation procedures when situations require immediate action.


• Coordinate with KCKPS Transportation personnel regarding morning and afternoon bus assignments and routes.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of related work experience.


• Experience working with various populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Language: Bilingual language proficiency.

Work Experience

• Previous bus riding or driver experience, district school bus driver, etc.


• Previous experience with K-12 students.

Skills

• Communication.


• Interpersonal skills.

Required Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter

Employee Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$21.63 - $29.18

Minimum

$21.63

Midpoint

$25.43

Maximum

$29.18