Director, Transportation and Parking Services

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Director of Transportation and Parking Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's transportation and parking programs. The role reports to the Executive Director of Facilities Management and focuses on safe, customer-focused, and financially sustainable mobility across campuses.

The Director will lead parking administration, shuttle and transit programs, micromobility initiatives, and transportation planning while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7–10 years leadership in transportation, parking, or facilities management.
• Experience managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Experience in a public service-oriented position to include budget oversight and personnel management.
• Experience in transportation demand management and federal/state regulatory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with municipal and regional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead parking administration, enforcement, and customer service.
• Oversee shuttle, transit programs, bike/micromobility, and special events.
• Develop long-range mobility strategies and transportation planning.
• Manage department finances, personnel, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with campus partners and regional transportation organizations.
• Ensure safe, customer-focused, and financially sustainable transportation system.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Project management

Data analysis

Public administration

Education

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 leadership experience in transportation, parking, mobility, facilities management, or related field

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Director, Transportation and Parking Services

Posting Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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 (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field. Experience in higher education transportation or parking operations. Experience managing a self-supporting auxiliary enterprise. Experience implementing parking technologies and mobility innovations.

Anticipated Pay Range

110,000 - 130,000 annual salary

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

No

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

Transportation & Parking Admn/11540

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12