Transportation Coordinator

Position: Transportation Coordinator Location: Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026 About the Role Masters Academy International (MAI) is New England’s only school that intentionally integrates pro‑level coaching and top‑tier academics to prepare future leaders, excelling in sport, scholarship, and life. At MAI, athletics are not an extracurricular add‑on; they are a core pillar of student identity and future opportunity. The academy’s student athletes pursue ambitious goals and train with purpose, while the athletic program develops exceptional competitors and cultivates the character, habits, and mindset required for long‑term success. Masters Academy International seeks a Transportation Coordinator to manage the strategic logistics and daily execution of the academy’s complex school transportation system, overseeing student routing, specialized transport, and intricate athletic team travel schedules. The role blends operational oversight with hands‑on execution, ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance while actively serving as a driver when needed. What You Will Do Orchestrate the daily logistics and scheduling for all school transit, including routine student routes and complex athletic team travel. Balance office‑based operations—such as route optimization, safety compliance, and driver scheduling—with hands‑on execution, stepping behind the wheel as an active driver to ensure the community moves safely and efficiently. Who You Are A highly organized, reliable professional with an impeccable driving record who takes pride in safe vehicle operation and strict regulatory compliance. Calm under pressure, deeply analytical, you thrive on solving complex logistical puzzles—overlapping athletic schedules and multi‑tiered routes—while pivoting logistics on the fly. You work seamlessly with minimal supervision, exercising excellent judgment regarding escalation and discretion while maintaining absolute confidentiality. A warm, clear communicator, you build trust quickly across the school community and bring a high standard of integrity, detail orientation, and professional conduct to everything you do. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience: Proven experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex logistics, scheduling matrices, or multi‑tiered routing systems (such as school transit or multi‑sport athletic travel). Credentials: Must possess a valid driver’s license with an impeccable driving record; CDL preferred. Expertise: Ability and willingness to manage office‑based operational logistics while simultaneously serving as an active, hands‑on driver for daily routes and school events. Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, safety standards, and vehicle compliance protocols. Compensation and Benefits This is a 10‑month role. The salary for this role is $70,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more. Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. #J-18808-Ljbffr