2024-2025 FWS Student Worker, Safe Ride Driver

Safe Ride is a late night transportation service provided to students at Saint Leo University as a safe and free alternative to walking back to Residence Halls after dark. Two student employees- a driver and a navigator- will be dispatched from Campus Safety to pick up and drop off students from all around campus in an extended cab golf cart- “The Safe Ride.”

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting Campus Safety by driving or serving as navigator in golf cart night shuttles throughout campus.
• Students will work between the hours of 5:00 pm and 2:30 am.
• Work up to 10 hours per week, with maintained availability of at least 12 hours per week.
• Drivers will operate a university –owned vehicle and provide rides for students to and from locations on campus.
• Navigators will have a university radio and will respond immediately and appropriately to all Campus Safety communications.
• When drivers are not actively picking up or dropping off riders, they will wait for rides at the Campus Safety office and perform general office duties/other duties as assigned.
• Provide courteous and friendly service to all students.
• Drive Safely.  Take very good care of your partner, riders, and equipment.
• Create a safe and inclusive experience for students.
• Wear Safe Ride identification as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Function:

Provide support to the Campus Safety Office by assisting with the nightly shuttles that need to be accomplished in order to keep the Campus Security and Safety Office and the University functioning as effectively and efficiently as possible. 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be an ethical person with strong values of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Clean driving record and capable of driving University Vans
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a DMV Background driving record check.

• **Daytime availability desired.**

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled Full-time in Saint Leo University’s Undergraduate Program
• Eligible for Federal Work Study

Physical Demands:

• Ability to Lift/move furniture weighing over 50lbs with hand-truck

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period