Supervisor Of Campus Accessible Ride Program

Job no:

R-0000002194

Position Title:

Supervisor of Campus Accessible Ride Program

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$25.44

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

06/01/2025

Job Description:

The Supervisor of Campus Accessible Ride Program is responsible for successfully running and overseeing the Campus Accessible Ride Program (Lyons Lift) on the Mount Holyoke College campus. The Lyons Lift program is a free resource for eligible students, faculty, and staff who need assistance moving around campus. This transportation is provided with a wheelchair-equipped vehicle and a trained operator driver. The Lyons Lift is dispatched to the rider's location and dropped off at the requested destination. This point-to-point transportation service is limited to the Mount Holyoke College property during the specified hours of operation. This position reports directly to the Director of Public Safety and Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scheduling first and second-shift student/staff drivers

• Flexibility to fill in as a driver as needed

• Hire, orient, and train new student drivers as required

• Safely transport students to and from various locations on campus in a prompt and courteous manner.

• Be accessible to passengers during trips and available for assistance in the event of an emergency.

• Handle vehicle problems and assist in the event of an accident.

• Report any vehicle problems, repairs or maintenance needs via pre and post trip inspection paperwork and verbally to direct supervisor and/or maintenance/facilities.

• Maintenance of Communication Systems, receiving and sending emails

• Assist/fill-in with Public Safety Dispatch Operations as needed

• Record keeping using a computer

• Attend training as required

• Tracking ridership data

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles

• Ability to drive a wheelchair accessible van

• Commitment to providing support/advocacy to individuals who are challenged by a disability

• Good organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Workday

• Previous management experience in transportation

• Public Safety Dispatch experience

Hiring Range: $25.44 - $27.98

What we Offer:

Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to you can make choices that work best for you and your family:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.