Commuter Program Operations - Lead - 139355

University of California San Diego; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is hiring a Commuter Program Operations - Lead to supervise Customer Service staff and manage the curbside program's administrative duties. You will set procedures, handle daily permit transactions, deposits, and maintain records and logs.

You will advise on parking needs for faculty, staff, and students and train student staff in data entry and citation procedures. The role requires strong cash handling, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new technologies and apply their use to office procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in record keeping with attention to detail.
• Ability to complete forms and maintain filing systems.
• Strong cash handling and audit procedures knowledge.
• Demonstrated mathematical calculation skills for transaction reviews.
• Interpersonal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Experience training and guiding student staff.
• Experience with data entry and reporting.
• Commitment to UCSD Principles of Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to the Customer Service staff and manage daily operations.
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the Curbside Program including policies.
• Verify sales, prepare deposits, and maintain records and logs.
• Advise supervisor on parking needs for faculty, staff and students.
• Train and guide student staff in data entry per departmental policies.
• Coordinate schedules and multi-shift operations in a busy environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Data entry

Cash handling

Customer service

Team leadership

Training staff

Problem solving

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Data entry system

Database reporting

Job description

Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3

Department: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $29.42 - $35.32 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CX Contract

Total Openings: 3

Work Schedule: 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday, possible shift 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM or

#139355 Commuter Program Operations - Lead

Extended Deadline: Thu 11/5/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 4/29/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

• Please note the possible shift will be Monday-Friday, either 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM or 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM, depending on department needs.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction, serve as the Commuter Program Operations - Lead for the Commuter Program Operations. Provide work direction to the Customer Service staff. Responsible for all administrative aspects of the Curbside Program including determination of procedures, selection of methods, and implementation of policy application. Gather and analyze account for daily permit transactions including: verification of sales and preparation of deposits, maintenance of computerized and manual records, logs, and files. Make recommendations to supervisor regarding faculty, staff and students' parking needs. As lead, explain parking procedures, policies, and availability to Parking Office Customer Representatives and student. Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing as necessary. Coordinate student staff schedules, provide instruction, training and guidance to student staff in data entry techniques according to departmental policies and citation processing procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn new technologies and apply their use to existing programs in order to improve and automate office procedures. Ability to follow through on established procedures and offer creative problem solving and/or resolution suggestions for existing systems and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in record keeping with strict attention to detail. Ability to organize tasks, documents, and materials in a timely manner. Skill completing forms thoroughly and accurately. Skill at maintaining filing system for rapid, easy retrieval by self and others.

• Ability to complete written and electronic forms and logs accurately and thoroughly; keep legible, accurate and useful records and databases and produce necessary reports from collective data.

• Strong cash handling and applicable controls experience with ability to perform extremely accurate cash handling, establish and enforce audit policies/procedures and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices.

• Demonstrated experience with basic mathematical calculations with the ability to research transactions to resolve discrepancies within scope of responsibilities.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with heavy customer contact and a diverse population. Ability to remain calm and demonstrate a pleasant demeanor when assisting customers in person and over telephone.

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines in an environment which emphasizes customer safety, service, and satisfaction as the highest priorities

• Demonstrated experience in working as a team, collaborating and working effectively with colleagues, supervisor, guests, and University personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to enter information into data terminal.

• Ability to change work direction or work projects sufficiently to accommodate the needs of the customers.

• Experience providing training, instruction, and guidance to student staff. Ability to function as a group leader/mentor. Ability to coordinate staff in a busy, multi-shift, customer service environment to include coordination of schedules, and work direction in daily operations.

• Strong problem resolution skills with the ability to evaluate, defuse and address sensitive situations and take effective corrective action. Ability to make impartial decisions and apply sound judgment.

• Strong computer skills with experience using spreadsheet, email, word processing and internet applications. Experience maintaining database information and ability to generate reports.

• Solid analytical skills; ability to prepare relevant and concise reports and make policy recommendations. Solid analytical skills with experience utilizing large database reporting methods.

• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• DMV and DOJ/FBI Clearance required prior to hire.

• Must be able to work outdoors occasionally in a variety of climates.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20lbs barricades and equipment.

• May be required to work different shifts, hours, or locations.

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.

• Weekend shifts and overtime may be required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $64,498 - $92,436 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.89 - $44.27

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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