NSP Van Driver

Department Crown Neighborhood Schools Program:
Staff

About the Department As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff, and students focus on identifying solutions to complex social problems through research, training, and direct community engagement.

Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions. More than 10,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, in business, and at governmental agencies.

The Crown Family School is the home of three academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, and the Center for Climate, Health, and Society (CHAS). More information may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Since 1976, the Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP) has connected University of Chicago students with local schools, public service offices, and community organizations.

Each year, University students serve as teaching assistants, tutors, mentors, technology coordinators, administrative interns, and general support staff, positively impacting the learning experiences of 2,500 to 5,000 children. Over time, NSP has also become a key connector between University resources and local schools, collaborating with campus programs, coaching student organizations, and consulting with faculty to strengthen educational partnerships. The program embodies the University’s civic mission by fostering sustained, mutually beneficial relationships with schools and families, expanding the University’s capacity for meaningful engagement in PreK–12 education while providing rich, hands-on learning experiences for its students.

More information may be found at .

The NSP Van Driver transports University of Chicago students who tutor as part of the Neighborhood Schools Program to and from assigned work sites (mainly Chicago public schools) on the mid-south side of Chicago. This position is part-time, in alignment with the academic year (late September
- June). The selected candidate would have the option of a morning or afternoon shift, Monday
- Friday. The position is compensated hourly.

• Transporting students to and from assigned work sites.
• Managing and maintaining vehicles, to ensure vehicles are properly fueled, clean, and up to safety standards facilitating oil changes, repairs, etc.
• Safely obey all traffic regulations and assist passengers into the vehicle when needed and ensure that each passenger is seat belted.
• Coordinating schedules within multiple transportation scheduling systems.
• Providing oversight for part-time student van drivers, and well as coordinate with students who are seeking transportation.
• Under a moderate degree of supervision, provides transportation services to University executives and dignitaries.
• Operates, inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles, including trucks, buses, and vans.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Education:
  
  Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
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• Education:
  
  High school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED certificate.
• Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license.
• Preferred
  
  Competencies:
  
  Microsoft Suite familiarity (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Preferred
  
  Competencie…