Chief of Staff, BusRight
3 days a week in office ( Brooklyn, NY)
School bus management platform
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School bus management platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office ( Brooklyn, NY)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To modernize the nation's largest mass transit system, school buses.
Role
Who you are
- We're seeking a self starter with a strong EQ. It’s a plus if you have an MBA, a couple of years in management consulting, or a few years helping scale a venture-backed company
- You can manage yourself: You set clear priorities, stay organized, and keep commitments without someone checking in. You create structure where there isn’t any, create order when there’s chaos, and treat follow-through with precision
- You lead with kindness and curiosity: You listen to understand, not just to respond. You’re empathetic, assume positive intent, and look for the underlying assumptions driving varying perspectives. Thoughtfulness matters here just as much as speed. We work hard, but we know there’s no shortcut for taking care of people
- You write exceptionally well: You’ll be drafting communication on behalf of the CEO to key stakeholders, and you should be able to adopt his tone and produce clean, professional writing that doesn’t scream ‘ChatGPT’ wrote this
- You are direct and succinct: Keith operates best with fast, clear, honest feedback (voice notes included). You can take complex information and boil it down into the ‘so what’ that matters
- You can influence without a title: You’re comfortable managing up, disagreeing thoughtfully, and stepping into conflict when needed. Influence matters more than authority in this role
- You are detail-obsessed: Nothing should fall through the cracks. You’ll effectively be managing two workloads: yours and the CEO's, so discipline and organization are essential
What the job involves
- This job description isn’t going to be like a normal job description
- This is a transparent overview of what Keith needs help with, the characteristics of who he's looking to partner with, and what it’s like to work with him
- In 2026, Keith will spend almost all of his time focused on (i) developing a world-class company culture, (ii) hiring and nurturing the best-fit talent for BusRight, (iii) spending high-quality time with the team, (iv) deepening relationships with customers, investors, and the board, and (v) continuing to develop and articulate a vision for the team and BusRight community that we can all be proud of
- Goal & project management: Be a thought partner on Keith's annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals, helping link them to daily activities (managed via Monday.com). When priorities shift, help adjust projects and timelines accordingly
- Stakeholder & relationship management: Help craft a rhythm for engaging all key stakeholders and ensure the CEO's goals and daily activities leave space for meaningful relationship building
- Culture & decision support: The CEO can’t be in every room, Slack huddle, or conversation, so he'll lean on you to stimulate discussion, ask the right questions, and make decisions on his behalf to remove bottlenecks across the company
- Efficiency & operationalization: Proactively recommend ways to streamline, eliminate manual work, and operate smarter. For example, operationalizing recurring activities like board meeting prep, conference presentations, customer on-site prep and follow-up, etc
- Calendar & travel management: Support the CEO with scheduling, especially for travel to conferences, chapter meetings, department and company off-sites, and board meetings. We know it’s not glamorous work, but he'll be deeply appreciative of your support. This work won’t exceed 20% of the role
Our take
In the US, there is a growing student transportation crisis from school bus driver shortages, intricate route planning, and increasing demands from parents and caregivers for better communication and safety. With an estimated 480,000 buses carrying over 26M students daily, and an annual expenditure of nearly $30 billion, the challenges facing the sector are substantial.
To tackle these issues, BusRight leverages proprietary technology including routing software, real-time GPS, dynamic driver navigation, and a bus-tracking app for parents. The platform simplifies route management for school administrators and drivers while offering parents peace of mind regarding the whereabouts of their children.
BusRight saw a revenue increase of over 700% in 2022, as well as minimal customer churn, reflecting the growing demand for its services. Funding awarded in 2023 allowed it to increase its headcount, accelerate product development, and expand its customer base. It's offering not only streamlines school transportation but also fosters a sense of confidence among caregivers, while allowing school administrators to focus on education rather than transportation logistics, all making it a strong option in the space.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2023
$10.6m
EARLY VC
Mar 2021
$2.5m
SEED
Total funding: $13.2m
Company benefits
- Learning + WFH budget: $500 annual personal learning and work-from-home budget
- Compassionate Leave: 15 days of compassionate leave - care for an ill family member or loved ones lost
- Personal Credit Card: Your BusRight credit card can be used for customer visits, conference travel, and more
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more
- PTO: Mandatory 10 days paid time off for you to celebrate birthdays, travel, relax, and reenergize
- Flexible Hours: To support your optimal work-life balance
- Remote First: Design your own work environment: coffee shop, co-working space, and more
Company HQ
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Leadership
Keith Corso
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to BusRight they worked as an Investment Manager at IDEA. They also served as a Corporate Manager at Operation Space and as a Venture Director/Scout for Origin and MassMutual Ventures.
Chris Fischer
(Co-Founder & Advisor)Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.E. in Computer Science. Previously a Software Engineering Intern at NVIDIA, Google, and Robinhood.
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