Transportation Support Specialist

LifeWise Academy•Hilliard, OH

3d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Support Specialist builds partnerships, tools, and resources to help LifeWise programs across all 50 states secure safe, reliable transportation. Supporting more than 1,000 programs, the role develops scalable solutions, including a national network of trusted partners for purchasing, maintaining, and branding buses and vans, along with practical guidance for buying, registering, maintaining, and staffing vehicles. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Hilliard, Ohio, or the surrounding area, and includes travel to transport vehicles, visit partners, and support events. The position also manages records for designated Support Center-owned buses and vehicles. In coordination with the facilities team, the specialist transports vehicles to organizational events, training programs, and maintenance appointments. Local programs remain responsible for their own vehicles, drivers, regulatory requirements, and day-to-day transportation operations; this role supports them through partnerships and standardized resources.

Requirements

Mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain a CDL as part of the position.
Clean driving record and ability to meet medical requirements for driving commercial vehicles.
Experience in fleet management, student transportation, vehicle sales, or a related field.
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of vehicle titling, registration, inspection, and CDL requirements.
Ability to research requirements across many states and turn them into clear, practical resources.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a hybrid setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience building vendor or industry partnerships.
Experience evaluating or purchasing buses or other commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop trusted sources for quality used buses and vans.
Build a national network of reliable vehicle maintenance providers for programs.
Build relationships with vendors that meet brand standards for painting vehicles and applying LifeWise branding.
Build and maintain relationships with bus and van manufacturers and dealers to create a clear path for programs to purchase new vehicles.
Pursue partnership terms that benefit programs, such as preferred pricing or streamlined purchasing.
Maintain an up-to-date partner and vendor directory that programs can access independently.
Develop state-by-state guidance on best practices and requirements for buying, titling, registering, and inspecting vehicles.
Develop vehicle maintenance standards, schedules, and recordkeeping tools.
Create tools to help programs assess transportation needs, including vehicle type, passenger capacity, routes, operating costs, and anticipated growth.
Create a step-by-step vehicle-buying guide and checklists.
Develop vehicle-vetting checklists and identify partners who can inspect vehicles before purchase.
Provide state-by-state guidance on CDL training and licensing pathways.
Assist with vetting vehicles or complex transportation situations as needed.
Gather program feedback to improve resources and identify gaps.
Stay current on state and federal transportation requirements and update resources as needed.
Maintain titles, registrations, inspections, and repair records for Support Center buses and vehicles.
Transport vehicles requiring a CDL to events and maintenance appointments.
Coordinate with the facilities team to keep maintenance and repair records current.