Director, Transportation and Parking Services

The Director of Transportation & Parking Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for the University's comprehensive transportation and parking programs. Reporting to the Executive Director of Facilities Management, this position is responsible for developing and implementing a safe, customer-focused, financially sustainable, and innovative transportation system that supports the University's academic, research, residential, and other priorities.
The Director leads all aspects of parking administration, parking enforcement, sustainable transportation initiatives, transit services, fleet support, special event transportation and parking, customer service, and transportation and parking planning. The position develops long-range mobility strategies, oversees departmental finances and personnel, establishes policies and procedures, and collaborates extensively with campus partners, municipal agencies, and regional transportation organizations.
The Director leads and oversees the daily operation of Transportation & Parking Services, including:
Parking permit administration
Parking enforcement and citation management
Customer service operations
Shuttle and transit programs
Bicycle and micromobility programs
Transportation demand management initiatives
Special event transportation and parking operations
Parking facilities and equipment
Parking technology systems and access control
Ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with university policies.
Director shall have the following knowledge, skills & abilities:

Strategic planning and organizational leadership
Financial management and business planning
Personnel leadership, coaching, and employee development
Transportation planning and parking management
Customer relationship management
Data analysis and performance measurement
Project management
Policy development and implementation
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Public presentation and communication
Change management
Collaborative leadership across diverse stakeholder groups
As a member of the Facilities Management leadership team, the Director contributes to departmental strategic planning and fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
This position provides direction and management of the operations of the department of Transportation and Parking Services. Transportation responsibilities include the Campus Area Transportation System (fixed route and on-campus charter service), a fleet of vehicles, and fleet maintenance. Parking responsibilities include lot designation and maintenance, permit management and enforcement, and visitor and special event parking. Other responsibilities include sustainability strategic planning of transportation elements. This position requires active engagement in learning, practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability, delivering great customer experience, and knowledge of Transportation Demand Management (TDM).
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field. Seven to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in transportation, parking, mobility, auxiliary services, facilities management, municipal transportation, or a related field. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations. Experience developing policies, strategic initiatives, and organizational improvements. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer service skills. Experience in a public service-oriented position to include associated budget oversight and personnel management required. Demonstrated experience in transportation demand management and federal/state regulatory experience required. Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, decision-making environment, including direct experience interacting with executive management on a regular basis. Effective communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills required. Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently required. Ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and to make constructive policy recommendations required. Management experience supervising professionals required. Ability to use various software and technology, including financial software required. Proven and effective project management skills required. Experience collaborating with collaboration with municipal and regional partners.

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