Event Operations Lead - Parking & Transportation

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Parking & Transportation Department seeks an Event Operations Manager to lead planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of parking and transportation services for university events and initiatives.

Responsibilities include supervising event operations staff, developing procedures, and coordinating with campus partners. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, and may involve evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Event Management, Transportation, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Four years of event operations, parking and transportation, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects, events, or operational programs.
• Licensure: VA Commercial Driver's License Type A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements and positive point balance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise event operations staff, including coordinating daily activities, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring performance.
• Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, best practices, and service standards for event parking and transportation operations.
• Support workforce scheduling and staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage for events, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Event Management, Transportation, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

Parking management systems

Transportation operations

Technology-based payment solutions

Job description

The University of Virginia’s Parking & Transportation Department seeks an Event Operations Manager to lead planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of parking and transportation services for university events and initiatives.

Responsibilities include supervising event operations staff, developing procedures, and coordinating with campus partners. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, and may involve evenings and weekends.