Staff Assistant-Transportation

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Assist with the International program at DBU by enhancing a strong student support system involving the campus and community
• Through coordination of transportation services, paperwork processing, and special events, help provide essential services for the academic, cultural emotional, and spiritual integration of the international students at DBU
• Coordinate the support of academically At-Risk students through mentoring, tutoring, and connecting students with various community support systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Ability to think critically, communicate effectively and grasp the skills to maintain multiple projects at one time

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Carry out the basic duties of a driver when needed. Including: shopping trips, daily shuttles, off-campus transportation requests (doctor/hospital appointments, airport requests, bank trips, SSN and DPS appointments, special events)
• Liaison with the Physical Operations Department to update the maintenance needs of the International Center vehicles and coordinate additional vehicle needs for International Affairs events
• Prepare shuttles schedules for students at the beginning of each term and break
• Responsible for advertising weekly shopping trips, organizing event sign-up sheets, and coordinate shuttle services to and from the airport for students
• Being an advocate for the Transportation services aspect of the International Student Services for any inquiries regarding services within the office and outside the office
• Liaison with professors to provide shuttle services for academic field trips
• Advocate for the needs of international students on campus and in the local community on a daily and emergency basis
• Respond to emergencies involving international students
• Seek opportunities to share God's love with International students in non-abrasive, culturally sensitive ways
• Advise students relative to issues they may be facing
• Support and serve the international student organizations
• Provide support services for ISS events, International Graduation Reception, and other events as needed
• Work to serve the needs of At-Risk/Special needs international students as needed
• Assist in the planning and/or implementation, and evaluation of department, campus, and community activities
• Attend professional meetings/training sessions as assigned
• Promote the development of Bible study and prayer meeting, discipleship and friendship evangelism opportunities among students, staff, campus and community
• Represent the International Department as campus/community functions as requested

Office Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the weekly schedule for drivers
• Process manifest forms and liability release forms as they come in
• Report potential problems related to international students on campus and in community to the ISSD administration
• Coordinate with the At-Risk team and appropriate professors regarding international students that receive At-Risk Alerts
• Serve as an AIM Mentor each semester for at-least one Int'l student
• Schedule tutoring sessions with international students inquiring about tutoring services and tutor them to the best of your ability as needed

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with regular office hours between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Occasional nights and weekend hours will be required.

WORK LOCATION:

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211