Why St. Michael’s Prep?
Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.
Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence
Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.
We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
Summary of Position
Reporting Supervisor: Director of Auxiliary Programs
The auxiliary department is responsible for developing, promoting, and managing programs that generate additional revenue for the school and provide added value for our students, families, and the community. This includes the following programs:
- After-School Care and Enrichment
- Academic Competitions
- Campus Store
- Facility Rentals
- Transportation
- Summer Camp
As a result, the department advances the school’s brand as an innovative leader, cultivates admissions applicants for the school, and creates additional employment opportunities and benefits for our own personnel.
The Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs – Transportation and Asset Management will serve in a leadership position within the Auxiliary Department and St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School by leading all transportation services. Additionally, this position will lead the collaborative planning and designation of facility rentals and other Auxiliary Department programs, including but not limited to summer camp and after-school enrichment. This is a full-time, salary position. Afternoon, evening, and weekend hours will be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Transportation
- Be familiar with and adhere to all Texas Department of Transportation laws, mandates, and regulations.
- Lead in the recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, and scheduling of bus drivers for field trips and extra-curricular activities.
- Maintain driver records to ensure all drivers are properly licensed, including but not limited to, CDL license, physical examinations, safety seminars, drug testing, etc.
- Schedule and manage fleet operations for transporting students to and from field trips and extra-curricular activities.
- When necessary, schedule charter buses for transporting students to and from field trips and extra-curricular activities.
- Maintain positive relationships with repair shops, charter companies, tow companies, etc.
- Ensure that all drivers are keeping records for each trip, including, but not limited to, seating charts, pre- and post-trip inspections, etc.
- Ensure all vehicles and trailers are properly registered and maintained. When necessary, schedule and deliver the bus fleet to and from repair shops.
- Ensure all vehicles are properly cleaned, suitable, and ready for use.
- When necessary, serve as driver.
- Assist in the purchase of a new modes of transportation.
- Confirm receipts and payments of fuel, service, repair, etc.
Facility Management
- Collaborate and communicate with other SMP departments and school leadership to determine facility availability for auxiliary department programs, such as facility rentals, summer camp, after-school enrichment, etc.
- Prior to the signing of the rental agreement, confirm logistics and necessary equipment with the rental client.
- When necessary, schedule janitorial, security, technical expertise, etc.
- Prior to a rental event, and in accordance with the rental agreement, ensure the rental agreement has been signed, a verified certificate of insurance has been filed, and the rental payment has been made.
- Ensure all rental events are added to the school calendar after the rental agreement has been signed.
- Communicate with rental clients to ensure proper event set up and equipment needs.
- In cooperation with the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs – Customer Experience and Retail and other auxiliary department staff, serve as the site-admin during rental events.
Additional Duties
- Display positive attitude and pride in work, and represent the organization in a positive manner
- Work independently and work under minimum supervision
- Additional duties as assigned