Program Associate I - Router & Special Projects

Detroit International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Telecommuting up to 20%

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District seeks a Program Associate I - Router & Special Projects to oversee planning, routing, and optimization of school transportation services. This role manages yellow bus, van, and small vehicle routes, ensuring safety and on-time service.

You will use Versatrans routing software and coordinate with multiple departments to support district-wide transportation initiatives. Travel within Detroit may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of five (5) years of school district transportation experience or equivalent.
• Experience using Versatrans routing software or similar routing/scheduling system.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain yellow bus, van, and small vehicle routes.
• Communicate route changes to vendors.
• Monitor on-time performance of vendors.
• Verify driver route times and stop times for accuracy.
• Maintain a safe transportation environment.
• Coordinate transportation for special events.
• Meet with school officials to keep routes current.
• Collaborate with Detroit Department of Transportation leadership.
• Coordinate scheduling and distribution of routes and vehicles.
• Assist schools with transportation items and concerns.
• Participate in district transportation committees.
• Work with Office of Exceptional Student Education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Versatrans routing software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title

Job Description

Position Title:

Program Associate 1 - Router & Special Projects

Location:

West Bus Terminal - 8145 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48228 (Requires travel to other transportation locations.)

Salary:

$75,048 - $98,163

Reports To:

Senior Executive Director, Division of Student Transportation

Bargaining Unit:

OSAS

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility:

Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (1 day per week)

Position Summary

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors and the Detroit Public School Community District the following vacancy is announced: The Program Associate I - Router & Special Projects reports to the Senior Executive Director, Division of Student Transportation and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of student transportation routes and special transportation projects throughout the District. This position oversees the development and maintenance of yellow bus and small vehicle routes, monitors vendor performance and on-time service, coordinates transportation for special events, and collaborates with schools, transportation providers, the Office of Exceptional Student Education, The Office of Homeless and Foster Care, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services for students. The Program Associate I utilizes Versatrans routing software and operational data to optimize transportation services, address stakeholder concerns, and support district-wide transportation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or a minimum of five (5) years of school district transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and school district transportation experience.
• Experience utilizing Versatrans routing software or a comparable student transportation routing and scheduling system.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with parents.
• Computer experience - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to competing demands.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver technical assistance in a form understood by stakeholders.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel frequently within the city of Detroit

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain yellow school bus routes, van routes, and small vehicle routes.
• Communicate route changes to vendors.
• Monitor on time arrival performance of vendors.
• Verifies accuracy of driver's route times and stop times on the actual routes are correct. Verification may be performed through physical audits.
• Demonstrates and promotes a safe environment at all times.
• Coordinate special events involving transportation.
• Meets with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate.
• Work collaboratively with the Detroit Department of Transportation leadership.
• Coordinate scheduling and distribution of all district yellow bus routes and small vehicles.
• Assist schools and departments with transportation items and concerns.
• Participate in district committees involving the use of transportation services.
• Work closely with the Office of Exceptional Student Education.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Executive Director, Division of Student Transportation.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.