SafeRide Driver Pool 2026-27

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Corvallis, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill fifty (50) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) SafeRide Driver positions at Oregon State University (OSU). Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed as needed. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. While working for SafeRide, students will get the opportunity to develop essential career readiness skills that employers value across all industries. This position emphasizes the following National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competencies: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Professionalism. While engaging in their job responsibilities, students gain hands-on experience that strengthens their abilities in customer service, crisis management, teamwork, and problem solving. All of these skills are highly transferable to any future career path.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Must have a working knowledge of state and local road laws and be able to follow them with extra caution and safety
• Always communicate in a respectful and appropriate manner consistent with the core values of the SafeRide program with riders and co-workers
• Respond appropriately to incidents that occur and follow all SafeRide policies and protocols
• Be willing to participate in creating an inclusive and respectful work environment
• Have a commitment to supporting student safety and success
• Be currently enrolled as a student at OSU or dual enrollment program in least 6 academic credits (undergraduate student) or 5 academic credits (graduate student)
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA prior term & cumulative for every term employed with SafeRide
• Must be in good academic standing and conduct for the term prior to selection and during employment
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• Incumbents must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions
• All drivers for SafeRide will obtain and maintain an OSU Motor Pool Vehicle Authorization and Van Certification during onboarding and training.
• All SafeRide employees must also pass a DMV records check.
• SafeRide employees are required to pass a criminal history check prior to being cleared to work through the onboarding process.
• Students must remain in good conduct standing with OSU throughout the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Responsibilities

• Drive SafeRide vehicles in a manner consistent with the core values of the SafeRide program, following state and local road laws
• Provide regular and ongoing feedback to coworkers to improve the operations and safety of SafeRide
• Utilize the SafeRide app to communicate accurate navigation directions to the SafeRide driver and work with SafeRide Nightly Operations Leaders (NOLs) to coordinate ride requests
• Use critical thinking and teamwork skills to solve ride problems with the NOLs and copilot
• Use handheld radios to communicate and address any crises or disruptions to regular SafeRide operations
• Maintain a professional and clean environment in the vehicles each night
• Communicate to riders and staff in a professional and respectful manner
• Gather and analyze information from driver teams to respond to crisis situations, working with the NOLs to create an action plan to resolve said crisis
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment for all staff and riders
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor to ensure SafeRide is seen as a pillar of safety and belonging to the community
• Identify and report employee or rider behavioral issues and safety concerns as they occur
• Use critical thinking skills to maintain the integrity of student privacy when working with student information
• Act as a substitute driver/navigator in the event of sudden illness or absence
• Provide excellent customer service to SafeRide customers who call in to request a ride
• Participate as a member of the marketing team assisting in the creation of: SafeRide social media posts/videos, SafeRide training materials/videos, SafeRide fliers, posters, or tabling items
• Participate as a member of the outreach team assisting in the promotion of SafeRide by: Tabling at campus events as a representative of SafeRide, Talking to Greek houses, clubs, and organizations at formal meetings, Coordinating with campus partners, clubs, and local organizations/businesses to advertise SafeRide
• Participate as a member of the operations team assisting in the maintenance and cleanliness of: SafeRide vehicles, The SafeRide office/storage cage
• Other opportunities can be discussed and agreed upon with the SafeRide Coordinator

Benefits

• Online Canvas modules and in person training will be completed before any shifts are assigned
• Students will be added to the Canvas page when they are cleared to work
• In person fall training (tentatively September 16-18, 2026)
• Weekend in person training will be provided for those hired after Fall training dates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED