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This program offers the opportunity to learn how a student transportation location operates, work alongside experienced leaders, and develop the skills to manage a team and deliver safe, dependable service.\nIf you enjoy solving problems, working with people, and taking responsibility, this is an opportunity to turn those strengths into a long-term management career.\nLocation and Placement Expectations\nThe MID program will be based in New Haven, CT. Applicants must be able to work on-site during the program.\nPlacement in New Haven proper after completing the program is not guaranteed. Successful candidates may be assigned to another location within Central Connecticut and should consider potential commute times when applying.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOperations and Leadership\nLearn daily location operations, from staffing and scheduling to fleet readiness and customer service.\nParticipate in departmental rotations, including dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and human resources.\nWork alongside experienced managers to understand how operational decisions affect employees, students, families, and school partners.\nSupport hiring, employee development, safety initiatives, and compliance activities.\nLead projects, resolve operational issues, and help improve processes.\nBuild productive relationships with drivers, monitors, administrative staff, maintenance teams, and school partners.\nSupport the Location Manager in delivering safe, reliable transportation every day.\nFinance and Accounting\nLearn to manage current assets, current liabilities, and working capital to support sound operational decisions.\nGain hands-on experience with payroll procedures, financial dashboards, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fuel reconciliation, and related systems.\nMaintain client-required financial and operational records.\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, and profit-and-loss (P&L) reporting, including accruals and financial analysis.\nLearn farebox procedures where applicable.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nLeadership potential and a willingness to learn.\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.\nA hands-on approach and the ability to adapt when priorities change.\nComfort working in a fast-paced environment with employees and customers.\nA commitment to safety, dependable service, and treating people with respect.\nAbility to work the posted schedule on-site in New Haven.\nWillingness and ability to accept a location assignment within Central Connecticut after successfully completing the program.\nResidence within commuting distance of New Haven, or willingness to relocate before starting.\nDesiered Experience\nPrevious retail management or transportation experience is preferred, but not required.\nExperience in finance and accounting is highly desired, particularly budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and P&L analysis.\nWhy Join First Student?\n$70,000-$80,000 annual salary\nHands-on management training and mentorship\nCareer development and advancement opportunities\n Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits offered after 30 days from your start date\n401(k) retirement savings plan with company match\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program for personal and work-related support\nAccess to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™ *\nSalt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards\nA supportive team environment where you can learn and take on increasing responsibility\nBenefits and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.\nApply Today\nBring your initiative, people skills, and interest in leadership. We’ll provide the training and practical experience to help you build your career in student transportation.\nApply today for the Manager in Development program in New Haven, CT.\nFirst Student is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.\nLanguage Requirement\nThis role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. 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