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Area Manager, Student Transportation

Howard County Public School System
Central Office, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jan 2026

About the role

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

02-04-2026

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION 

 

Under the direction of the Director of Student Transportation, the Area Manager, Student Transportation assists in the planning, directing, and supervision of transportation activities and school bus operations 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

A combination of education and experience may be considered. 

 

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

 

Experience: 

  • Six (6) years of experience in transportation, school administration, planning, logistics, or service delivery operations. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

 

  • Three (3) years of experience managing student transportation logistics in a PreK-12 or college/university setting. 

  • Five (5) years of experience with progressive responsibility managing logistics operations involving multiple stakeholders. 

  • Two (2) years of experience in a government, non-profit, or similar setting, responding to and resolving customer and stakeholder inquiries and challenges, in addition to managing communications and engagement. 

 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, a

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