Van Driver

Sinte Gleska; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinte Gleska University seeks a dedicated van/bus driver to transport students to and from classes on the established schedules and routes for the academic year.

You will maintain monthly logs, confirm daily student needs, ensure vehicles are clean and safe, and report maintenance or schedule changes to the VP of General Administration. This role supports SGU's mission by promoting reliable, safe student transportation.

Responsibilities

• Transport University students to and from classes on the established schedules and routes for the academic year.
• Maintain monthly logs including locations of pick-up sites, time, odometer readings, and class cancellations; logs filed with the VP of General Administration at month end.
• Call and confirm student needs for rides each day; report non-riders to update the riding schedule.
• Ensure all students complete the Student Route Schedule before transport; hand form copies to the VP of General Administration.
• Inform students to fill out the transportation survey for each semester prior to pickup.
• Communicate and respond to the VP of General Administration for updates and pertinent information.
• Assist with driving students to SGU events, trainings, activities, and meetings.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in clean, safe operating condition with regular servicing.
• Report to the maintenance office after the morning bus run for daily assignments.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with local and state highway traffic regulations.
• Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.
• Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
• As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.
• Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.

Job description

Transport University students to and from classes on a timely basis according to the established schedules and routes for the academic year.

Requirements

Maintain monthly logs to include locations of pick-up sites, time and odometer readings, and class cancellation, logs will be handed into the VP of General Administration at the end of each month.

Semester bus schedules will be developed and followed. Van Driver will be required to call and confirm student needs a ride each day. Students who are not riding will be reported to the VP of General Administration to update riding schedule.

Will be required to have all students completed the Student Route Schedule before they can be provided transportation. A copy of this form will be handed into the VP of General Administration.

Will inform students to fill out the transportation survey for each semester prior to picking up the student for class.

Will be required to communicate and respond to the VP of General Administration for updates, concerns and any pertinent information.

Will assist with driving students to different SGU events/trainings/activities/meetings.

Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition with regularly scheduled vehicle servicing.

Will be required to report to the maintenance office after the morning bus run for daily assignments.

Operate the vehicle according to local and state highway traffic regulations.

Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.

Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.

As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.

Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.