SafeRide Driver Pool 2026-27

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time SafeRide drivers to support campus transportation needs. A maximum of 24 hours per week allows students to gain hands-on experience in customer service, crisis management, teamwork, and problem solving within a safety‑conscious environment.

Responsibilities include driving SafeRide vehicles, communicating effectively with riders and co‑workers, using the SafeRide app for ride coordination, and maintaining a professional appearance and conduct.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of state and local road laws and safe driving practices.
• Always communicate in a respectful and appropriate manner with riders and coworkers.
• Be willing to participate in creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Self‑report convictions and accept background checks as required by OSU SafeRide policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive SafeRide vehicles following state and local road laws.
• Provide regular feedback to coworkers to improve operations and safety.
• Use the SafeRide app to coordinate ride requests with Nightly Operations Leaders.
• Maintain a professional and clean vehicle environment each night.
• Communicate with riders and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Act as a substitute driver/navigator during absences or illnesses.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill fifty (50) part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) SafeRide Driver for the at Oregon State University (OSU).

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed as needed. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

While working for SafeRide students will get the opportunity to develop essential career readiness skills that employers value across all industries.

This position emphasizes the following National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competencies:

• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
• Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
• Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

While engaging in their job responsibilities, students gain hands‑on experience that strengthens their abilities in customer service, crisis management, teamwork, and problem solving. All of these skills are highly transferable to any future career path.

Position Duties

SafeRide Vehicle Responsibilities

• Drive SafeRide vehicles in a manner consistent with the core values of the SafeRide program, following state and local road laws.
• Provide regular and ongoing feedback to coworkers to improve the operations and safety of SafeRide.
• Utilize the SafeRide app to communicate accurate navigation directions to the SafeRide driver and work with SafeRide Nightly Operations Leaders (NOLs) to coordinate ride requests.
• Use critical thinking and teamwork skills to solve ride problems with the NOLs and copilot.
• Use handheld radios to communicate and address any crises or disruptions to regular SafeRide operations.
• Maintain a professional and clean environment in the vehicles each night.
• Communicate to riders and staff in a professional and respectful manner.

SafeRide Office Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information from driver teams to respond to crisis situations, working with the NOLs to create an action plan to resolve said crisis.
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment for all staff and riders.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor to ensure SafeRide is seen as a pillar of safety and belonging to the community.
• Identify and report employee or rider behavioral issues and safety concerns as they occur.
• Use critical thinking skills to maintain the integrity of student privacy when working with student information.
• Act as a substitute driver/navigator in the event of sudden illness or absence.
• Provide excellent customer service to SafeRide customers who call in to request a ride.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism.

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study. Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment. Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard. High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program. Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term. Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*. Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term. Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*.* International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a working knowledge of state and local road laws and be able to follow them with extra caution and safety.
• Always communicate in a respectful and appropriate manner consistent with the core values of the SafeRide program with riders and co‑workers.
• Respond appropriately to incidents that occur and follow all SafeRide policies and protocols.
• Be willing to participate in creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Have a commitment to supporting student safety and success.
• Be currently enrolled as a student at OSU or dual enrollment program in least 6 academic credits (undergraduate student) or 5 academic credits (graduate student).
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA prior term & cumulative for every term employed with SafeRide.
• Must be in good academic standing and conduct for the term prior to selection and during employment.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Criminal History Check Statement (CHC): This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576‑055‑0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC): This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125‑155‑0200) as per OSU Standard 576‑056‑0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Driving Requirements

• SafeRide utilizes university vehicles to conduct operations. All drivers for SafeRide will obtain and maintain an OSU Motor Pool Vehicle Authorization and Van Certification during onboarding and training. All SafeRide employees must also pass a DMV records check. There is a small fee for this check, depending on the state you reside in.

Behavioral Requirements

• Due to the nature of SafeRide program, all SafeRide employees must role model good decision‑making skills and care for the safety of others, therefore, SafeRide employees are required to pass a criminal history check prior to being cleared to work through the onboarding process.
• Additionally, students must remain in good conduct standing with OSU throughout the duration of their employment. Supervisors may review conduct each term to ensure compliance with this expectation.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Opportunities for Professional Development
  • Marketing Team
    • SafeRide social media posts/videos
    • SafeRide training materials/videos
    • SafeRide fliers, posters, or tabling items
  • Outreach Team
    • Tabling at campus events as a representative of SafeRide
    • Talking to Greek houses, clubs, and organizations at formal meetings
    • Coordinating with campus partners, clubs, and local organizations/businesses to advertise SafeRide
  • Operations Team
    • SafeRide vehicles
    • The SafeRide office/storage cage
    • Other opportunities can be discussed and agreed upon with the SafeRide Coordinator
• Training
  • Online Canvas modules and in‑person training will be completed before any shifts are assigned.
  • Students will be added to the Canvas page when they are cleared to work.
  • In‑person fall training (tentatively September 16‑18, 2026).
  • Weekend in‑person training will be provided for those hired after Fall training dates.

Compensation

• Sun-Thur Hourly Rate: $17.46
• Fri & Sat Hourly Rate: $20.95
• Domestic student employees may work up to 24 hours per week
• International student employees may work up to 20 hours per week

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-01

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-12

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy. Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.

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