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Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Transit Operationshttps://parking.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Safe Ride Supervisor is responsible for providing department-level management and leadership for Safe Ride and supporting role to Razorback Transit, and to fully support the goals and objectives of Razorback Transit. This is accomplished by supervising staff, performing administrative tasks, developing and managing programs, policies, and procedures, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to public transit. Other duties include participating in department training opportunities and programs, completing special projects, and acting as a resource base to other departments, and outside agencies.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education of a high school diploma

• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field

• At least four years of experience in administrative support

• At least one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity

Required license(s)/certification(s):

• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or higher within 6 months of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years experience of increasing responsibility in personnel management

• Experience in Student transport or Demand response service management

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or higher

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of transit operations

• General knowledge management process

• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and specific transit statutes, regulations and requirements

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for preparing transportation summary, reports, and transportation-related documents

• Knowledge of principles of staffing development, recruitment, selection, and placement

• Basic understanding/knowledge of transit technology systems

• Knowledge of principles of people management and development

• Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software skills

• Ability to learn and implement organizational policies and processes

• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

• Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends and legislation and ensures the Authority’s compliance

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise work and staff engaged in the assigned functional areas

• Ability to professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

• Ability to provide leadership, inspires and motivates others to perform well and accept feedback from others

• Ability to make self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback, and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth

• Ability to analyze and resolve a variety of complex organizational, staffing, space needs and other issues

• Ability to display a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions

• Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts evidence, data and other information in order to draw reasonable and fair conclusions and make sound decisions

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

• Ability to learn department operating policies, procedures, systems, methods, and tasks

Additional Information:

$35,731License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusEd McCawley, Bobby Steakley, Dawn Hefley

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload a valid driver's license with or without a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or higher, a resume, and three professional references.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Kneeling, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes