Director, Transportation and Parking Services

The University of Vermont

Burlington (VT)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Vermont seeks a strategic, experienced Director of Transportation & Parking Services to lead all aspects of campus mobility. You will drive parking administration, transit programs, and sustainability initiatives while developing long-range mobility plans and overseeing budgets, staff, and policy implementation.

Reporting to Facilities Management, you will collaborate with campus partners and regional transportation entities to deliver safe, customer-focused services that align

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7–10 years’ leadership experience in transportation, parking or facilities.
Experience managing budgets, personnel, and complex operations with policy development.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
Experience in public service with budget oversight and personnel management.
Experience in transportation demand management and collaborating with regional partners.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for transportation and parking services.
Oversee parking administration, enforcement, transit programs and fleet support.
Develop long-range mobility strategies and manage department finances and personnel.
Collaborate with campus partners, municipal agencies and regional transportation bodies.
Ensure safe, customer-focused and financially sound transportation programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Policy development

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Transportation Planning/Civil Engineering/Higher Education Administration

Master’s degree (Desirable)

Tools

Budgeting software

Financial software

Job description

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
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
Policy development and implementation
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Public presentation and communication
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 ).

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

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

Anticipated Pay Range 110,000 - 130,000 annual salary

Special Conditions

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

Job Open Date

09/02/2026

Job Close Date

Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.

Open Until Filled

Position Title

Transportation MG4 X

Posting Number

S6285PO