Communication Center Representative

Position Information

General Information


Vacancy Open to
All Candidates


Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time


If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week
40


Months per year
12


Position Number
010231


NC Salary Grade Equivalency
NC09


Classification Title
Admin Support Specialist


Working Title
Communication Center Representative


Salary Range
$35,608 - $43,919


Anticipate Hiring Range
$35,608 - $43,919


FLSA Status
Non Exempt


Division
Business Affairs


Department
Business Services (Adm)


Work Unit
Parking


Work Schedule

This recruitment is to fill two vacant positions; Position #010231 & Position #010239 Two shifts available for recruitment.
Position #010231
5:00 am - 2: 00 pm; Monday - Friday. Work schedule and hours are subject to change, may include third shift.

Position #010239
12:00 pm- 9:00 pm; Monday - Friday. Work schedule and hours are subject to change, may include third shift.

Mandatory overtime may be required during special events such as University football games, Commencement ceremonies, and other large-scale events, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Primary Purpose of Position


This position is the first point of contact by phone or intercom, for the Parking and Transportation Services Department at UNC Charlotte. They answer multiple lines of incoming phone calls, payment station intercoms, as well as Niner Transit and Paratransit calls. They monitor and respond to radio traffic from parking enforcement employees and transportation drivers.

This position assists customers with permit and vehicle updates, verifying records for accuracy using multiple industry-specific programs simultaneously. They must be professional at all times while dealing with a diverse population and sometimes angry and aggressive patrons. This position must know all Parking and Transportation Services rules and regulations, transportation routes and services and have the ability to access a variety of information to assist customers.

Minimum Education/Experience


Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties

• Answer eight phone lines for Parking & Transportation Services that include regular phone lines, deck payment stations, and transit
• Monitor and respond to radio traffic from parking enforcement employees and transportation drivers
• Log attendance and status of parking enforcement employees and transportation drivers
• Be familiar with the entire campus including building locations and all parking areas
• Know what parking permit is required for each area and understand restrictions and exceptions for each lot or deck
• Provide directions to all parking areas and campus buildings upon request
• Recommend parking options that make sense for each individual situation including payment options available
• Assist customers attempting to make payments in visitor parking areas with various issues including malfunctioning equipment, lack of payment and general directions to operate the machine
• Provide accurate football and other special event parking information including purchasing parking permits and different options for tailgating events
• Update records as requested from customers which includes verifying information in NC DMV database and Banner
• Monitor cameras and traffic flow in gated parking areas and assist with customer payments when needed
• Maintain accurate logs of malfunctioning meters, equipment and other issues which are reported
• Accurately enter notes into citations and permit records which may be helpful for appeal decisions and collection purposes
• Able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Able to research and link vehicle records to current students using NC DMV, parking permit software and Banner Student Accounts using all records to obtain link of address, parents name, etc.
• Able to effectively operate parking equipment management software to remotely open and lower deck gates, identify issues with equipment from alarms and report to appropriate person, re-tune equipment loops, verify permit access to determine equipment failure, verify permit access history, and send fees to exit verifiers or Pay on Foot stations as needed
• Respond to radio traffic and provide appropriate information to parking enforcement employees, transportation drivers, managers and supervisors regarding employee status, permit verification, vehicle update, and authorize citations as needed upon verification of appropriate records

Other Work Responsibilities

• Monitor weather and notify units in the field if adverse weather conditions are imminent.
• Provide information to customers regarding campus buses, bicycle lockers and paratransit service, report problems with buses to appropriate supervisor and monitor UNC Charlotte PassioGo upon customer request for bus arrival times
• Able to effectively operate Avigilon camera software to review video, verify vehicle information for digital deck voucher and identify payment and research all anomalies reported from parking equipment management software
• Able to effectively navigate AIMS parking permit software to verify and update vehicle and permit records, identify duplicate records, correct and merge duplicate records, update disability placards, add and remove scofflaws and verify payment of citations
• Able to use multiple programs simultaneously such as parking permit software, NC DMV, Banner Finance and other student account records to validate and compare addresses, vehicles and payment information and update records appropriately
• Provide support for parking enforcement employees with:
  • permit checks
  • disability placard checks
  • license plate updates
  • log availability of parking enforcement employees
  • Special events
  • Pay-by-phone vehicle payments
  • logging handheld ticket writer malfunctions
• Provide support for transportation services by receiving phone calls for paratransit pick-ups and changes to schedules and log request and driver who responded
• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly and courteously at all times to various patrons including students, visitors, faculty, staff and parents of students

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, including the ability to effectively assist customers by phone, provide directions, explain parking and transportation policies, and resolve service-related issues.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply complex parking and transportation regulations, permit requirements, campus geography, and special event procedures while providing accurate information to customers and staff.
• Experience using computer systems and technology to enter records, maintain logs, research information, monitor equipment, and manage operational databases with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone systems, radio traffic, cameras, and parking equipment systems, while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions under pressure while supporting field personnel, transportation operations, and customer service activities.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location
PaTS Communication Center


Posting date
06/30/2026


Closing date
07/14/2026


Proposed Hire Date

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: