Student Hourly-Transportation Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Transportation Coordinator helps oversee the daily operations of the transit-related programs in KU Transportation Services. Punctuality and professionalism, maintaining assigned work schedule, willingness to help others, and ability to learn job quickly are required.
This is a 100% on-site position. This role is required to perform all job duties in person at the assigned work location. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role. This position is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for long periods of time.
Job Description25% Marketing / Communications
- Create and execute effective marketing and communications plans, including utilization of social media and the development of print and web information and materials.
- Distribute Transit Guides and SafeRide promotional materials.
- Assist with management of bus advertising policies and program.
- Participate in meetings as appropriate, e.g. Student Senate, Transit Commission, Student Safety Advisory Board, bicycle advisory committee, and weekly operations meetings.
- Serve as liaison to Student Senate and member of Student Senate executive staff. Must be available to attend senate and council meetings on Wednesday evenings throughout the academic year.
- Plan and conduct public outreach for transit services at Orientation, during Hawk Week, and other public forums or tabling events throughout the year.
- Provide customer service and respond to email inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to improve service on transit routes, SafeRide, or JayLift.
- Collaborate with Lawrence Transit System on coordinated transit efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Have at least one year remaining before graduation or plans to leave the University, as indicated in application materials.
- Ability to work approximately 10-20 hours per week during normal business hours (including summer), as indicated in application materials.
- Previous work experience Microsoft Office programs, as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous leadership experience, as indicated in application materials.
- Strong preference for ability to start work immediately.
- Previous transportation experience or enrollment in a program of study relevant to transit and/or transportation such as public administration, urban planning, engineering, or business.
- Involvement in and/or knowledge of the KU Student Senate’s processes, particularly related to Finance.
- Previous graphic design, marketing or communication experience.
- Experience with Adobe applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), or ArcGIS.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Advertised Salary Range12.50Anticipated Start DateMonday October 19, 2026Apply to Job
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