Transportation Coordinator

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Transportation Coordinator

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

This position is responsible for the oversight of the university's bus drivers and fleet consisting of 3 shuttle buses, 3 coach buses, and 4 passenger vehicles. Schedules and coordinates the usage and maintenance activities of university fleet. The position also oversees the transporting of students to designated areas on and off campus.

• Provides outstanding customer service to departments via expert assistance and support for fleet service.
• Oversees the use of the University’s vehicles, equipment, and improvement implementations.
• Ensures the campus acquires and maintains an inventory of vehicles available for employee and team travel and develops policies and procedures related to a vehicle motor pool in compliance with the DOAS.
• Serves as the University liaison with the State of Georgia (DOAS) Transportation unit to procure or surplus vehicles for the fleet.
• Maintains knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures, federal, state and local laws and regulations related to risk management, safety, and transportation.
• Performs ongoing analysis of operational decisions.
• Serves as primary database administrator for computerized maintenance management software and fuel access systems.
• Supports departments as subject matter expert and primary action person for new vehicle purchases and removal of old vehicles through approved surplus methods.
• Facilitates the collision repair process by collecting police reports, initiating claims, creating work orders, coordinating repairs, and returning completed vehicles to departments.
• Manages transportation shuttle and third‑party fleet management contracts and invoices, issues requisitions for service and performs service validation.
• Provides vehicle and golf cart training as outlined by DOAS to the campus and tracks and maintains a process to ensure vehicle maintenance is up to date.
• Assists in the development of shuttle schedules, routes, and transfer points via third‑party app and ensures compliance with all state laws and regulations regarding DOT/FMSCA.

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s in business field.
• Three (3) years of experience in clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting; fleet/vehicle related experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to the position.
• Two years of driving experience.
• CDL License with P Endorsement is a plus but not required.
• Must be attentive to detail and have a strong customer orientation.
• Must successfully complete an MVR and criminal background check.
• Must be able to maintain flexibility and openness to changing work priorities and conditions; simultaneously managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Must be able to work well with people, public, vendors, community organizations, and staff.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must have work experience with third‑party database software.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedule.

• Requires willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including frequent nights, weekends, and beyond normal working hours as required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  able to lift 50+ pounds; frequent bending, climbing, driving, lifting; mobility to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed both in a…