Campus Shuttle Driver, Part-time

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Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

This position is responsible for transporting passengers safely and efficiently between Eastern University St. Davids campus and Valley Forge campus. They will serve as a primary face of customer service, ensuring passengers comfort while strictly adhering to all traffic safety laws. The primary objective of a Shuttle Driver is to provide reliable, on-time passenger transit. This role combines professional motor vehicle operation with high-quality hospitality, requiring drivers to manage schedules, and perform basic vehicle upkeep.

Position Responsibilities

Drive a multi-passenger van safely along designated routes or loops. Greet riders warmly, answer itinerary questions, and provide local recommendations. Collect passenger's identification for each rider. Sweep, vacuum, and wipe down the vehicle interior to maintain an excellent presentation Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety checks on tires, fluids, brakes, and lights. Use radios or mobile dispatch apps to update coordinators on traffic, delays, or emergency issues. Keep accurate track of arrival and departure times to remain strictly on schedule. Log mileage, fuel consumption, passenger headcounts, and any road incidents A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required. Any violations impacting the operator's license will require a self-report to the Department's Administration within 24 hrs. Ability to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screening. Willingness to work variable shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Status: Hourly, non-exempt, 16 hours per week, 12 months per year. Part-time shift: Weekends & evenings based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

Willingness to work variable shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong interpersonal communication and conflict-de-escalation skills. High punctuality and independent time management.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule. Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review. Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan. Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program. Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs. Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.