Associate Director, Fleet Ops & Sustainable Mobility

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Associate Director of Fleet Services to lead and shape the university's fleet operations, asset management, and sustainability initiatives across its campuses.

Reporting to the Director of Parking & Transportation Services, this role oversees vehicle lifecycle, procurement, electrification, telematics, and analytics, ensuring regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and exceptional service delivery to campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Supervisory or management experience with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Experience with fleet procurement, lifecycle planning, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the requirement.
• A valid Class D driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required or candidate must otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Direct university fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, assignment, utilization, replacement and disposal
• Operate University fleet vehicles as necessary to conduct fleet inspections, assess vehicle condition and performance, coordinate maintenance and repairs, respond to operational issues, and support Fleet Services activities.
• Manage a fleet of roughly 450 vehicles and prepare for emerging mobility needs such as electrification and telematics
• Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures, standards, and performance measures
• Develop and maintain fleet replacement plans and asset management strategies
• Cultivate a fleet services unit that is service-oriented, that strives for continuous improvement, service consistency, and high-quality departmental experience
• Lead fleet electrification and alternative fuel initiatives
• Develop and manage fleet operating and capital budgets
• Ensure compliance with federal, SUNY, university, and state regulations, Including Executive Order 22 (EO22)
• Oversee a platform for modern mobility solutions, including telematics, shared-use vehicles, fleet management info system, reporting, and analytics
• Supervise fleet personnel and lead workforce development efforts
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders including but not limited to Facilities, Procurement, Police, Business Services, Resource Management, HR

Skills

Fleet management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Associate Director of Fleet Services to lead and shape the university's fleet operations, asset management, and sustainability initiatives across its campuses.

Reporting to the Director of Parking & Transportation Services, this role oversees vehicle lifecycle, procurement, electrification, telematics, and analytics, ensuring regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and exceptional service delivery to campus operations.