Assistant Director, Parking Operations

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Assistant Director, Parking Operations to lead parking facilities maintenance, enforcement, and transit services. You will work with leadership to translate goals into day-to-day plans, monitor performance, and coordinate across garages, lots, and related infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and collaboration with campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years leading staff or operational teams.
• 3+ years executing operations, project coordination, or logistics.
• Experience planning daily operations and managing resources.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data for decisions.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory practices.
• Strong collaboration with campus stakeholders and partners.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with university requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate parking operations strategies and facilities maintenance.
• Translate strategic goals into practical operational plans for programs.
• Monitor performance metrics and pursue improvements in operations.
• Oversee day‑to‑day parking and transit facilities activities and maintenance.
• Manage staffing levels, workflow, and service delivery aligned with goals.
• Support budgets and resource allocation for parking and transit services.
• Coordinate construction impacts and ensure service continuity.
• Ensure safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Lead vendor management and contract implementation for services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations planning

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Budget knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree (relevant field)

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department UO Parking & Transit Services-1018

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260601

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/31/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

As the Assistant Director, Parking Operations, you will:

• Implement and coordinate departmental strategies related to parking operations, parking facilities maintenance, enforcement, event parking, and transit.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate strategic goals into operational plans for parking and transit services programs.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, capital improvement efforts, and implement improvements to parking, enforcement, event, and transit operations.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations for parking facilities and transit services, including maintenance planning, inspections, operational readiness, dispatch, vehicle impoundment, and system performance monitoring for garages, surface lots, and related infrastructure (e.g., pavement, striping, signage, lighting, access systems).
• Monitor operational staffing levels, workflow efficiency, and service delivery, and recommend adjustments to support departmental strategy and changing campus needs.
• Support development and oversight of operational budgets and resource allocation strategies for parking operations, transit services, and related maintenance and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate construction impacts and maintain parking access and operations, service continuity, and communicate operational changes to stakeholders and customers.
• Evaluate operational needs and recommend changes to procedures, facilities, technologies, and contracted services, and support implementation of approved improvements to enhance system reliability, sustainability, and service quality across parking and transit operations.
• Support and monitor compliance with safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements; reinforce a culture of safety, accountability, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Assess operational needs for equipment, materials, systems, and contracted support and provide recommendations to leadership, assist with contract implementation and vendor relationship management, and ensure performance aligns with specifications, budgets, and institutional standards.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders and customers, communicate departmental priorities and manage service expectations, and gather feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support evaluation and implementation of evolving technologies, automation systems, and industry best practices to improve parking and transit performance, energy efficiency, operational continuity, and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Promote and reinforce a people-centered culture that emphasizes safety, continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, community, and operational excellence.
• Provide regular guidance, coaching, and training to staff to support skill development and job performance.
• Establish goals, communicate expectations, assess, document, and provide feedback on employee performance, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend salary adjustments.
• Promote and ensure compliance with safety standards and monitor adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in the hiring process, including screening, interviewing, and providing input on applicants for regular, temporary, and student positions.
• Initiate corrective action when necessary to address performance or behavioral concerns.
• Ensure the completion of required training, ongoing education, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, communication studies, facilities management, other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing staff or operational teams.
• 3+ years of experience executing operations, project coordination, and/or logistics.
• Experience implementing daily operational plans and managing resources.
• Skilled in operational planning, goal implementation, and performance monitoring practices.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Proficiency in interpreting operational and financial data to make recommendations to support decision-making and capital improvement efforts.
• Effective ability to lead operational teams, support leadership development, and reinforce a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with campus stakeholders, customers, and operational partners.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Ability to support vendor relationship management and service contract implementation to ensure alignment with specifications, budgets, and institutional standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, communication studies, facilities management, or other related field of study.
• Experience overseeing parking facilities, technology, maintenance planning, capital improvements, and/or parking and transit logistical operations in a complex or campus-based environment.
• Experience coordinating event operations and managing staffing and service coverage.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to parking, transit, and/or facilities maintenance management.
• Knowledge of parking technology and revenue systems, and the ability to support system performance and customer usability.
• Familiar with budget development, oversight, and resource allocation principles.
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement methods to enhance service delivery and system performance.
• Certified Parking Professional ( CPP ), Parking Management Professional ( PTMP ) ( IPMI ), Facility Management Professional ( FMP ), Certified Facility Manager ( CFM ), or other training or certification obtained from a recognized leadership program.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $80,000/yr. minimum

Posted Salary $80,000/yr. minimum

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, communication studies, facilities management, other related field of study, or equivalent experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing staff or operational teams?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 3+ years of experience executing operations, project coordination, and/or logistics?
  • Yes
  • No