TRIO Upward Bound Part-Time Van Driver

West Virginia Northern Community College; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) seeks a part-time temporary van driver for TRIO Upward Bound to transport students for Saturday College Day and/or Summer Academy.

The role focuses on ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of Upward Bound participants while riding in the van, and includes transporting students and communicating effectively with a diverse group. Training will be provided. Compensation is $15–$18 per hour for up to 15 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required, as well as van driver training, which will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Transporting students in grades 9-12 from select schools during Saturday sessions and Summer Academy.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students of varying abilities, and who may need encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Skills

Communication with students

Patience

Tools

Driver's license

Van driver training

Job description

WVNCC seeks Part-Time Temporary Van Driver for TRIO Upward Bound to transport students for Saturday College Day and/or Summer Academy.

This is a grant funded position. TRIO Upward Bound van drivers are expected to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the Upward Bound participants while riding in the van.

Responsibilities

• Transporting students in grades 9-12th from select schools (Toronto, Steubenville, Buckeye Local, Edison, Indian Creek) during Saturday sessions and five-week long Summer Academy.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students of varying abilities, and who may need encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required, as well as van driver training, which will be provided.

Working Hours & Pay

• Position will be up to 15 hours per week, schedule is typically between 7:30-9:30am and 3-6pm.
• The pay is $15-$18 per hour.

Applicant Profile

Students being served by the program are typically from low income and/or will be the first in their families to graduate from college. The tutoring and summer courses are intended to help students to strengthen their study skills, spark interest in life-long learning, and offer any necessary remediation to prepare for college/university enrollment.