Parking and Events Assistant

University of North Florida Alumni Association; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Florida Alumni Association is seeking an entry-level Parking & Transportation Services-OPS team member. The role involves setting up event locations, directing traffic, and monitoring parking spaces across campus, with training provided.

The position requires customer service experience, independence, outdoor work, and physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs. It offers flexible day, evening, and weekend hours to support events and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required
• Able to work independently
• Able to work outside and lift materials weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Entry level position, training will be provided
• Parking related experience recommended

Responsibilities

• Set up event locations prior to scheduled activities and assist with event breakdown, including the removal of equipment and materials. Direct traffic flow as needed.
• Monitor and oversee reserved parking spaces in surface lots and parking garages.
• Operate and maintain Parking & Transportation Services equipment in a safe, responsible, and effective manner.
• Provide professional customer service and effectively address challenging situations while following established University policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding operational updates, concerns, and event-related information.
• Prioritize and complete assigned tasks efficiently, following supervisor direction and departmental needs.
• Work a flexible part-time schedule, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours, based on event and operational requirements.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with University staff, event organizers, vendors, and visitors to support successful event operations.
• Assist with shuttle stop inspections and basic maintenance to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and a positive campus appearance.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of event and parking areas, identifying and reporting issues such as lighting outages, damaged wheel stops, signage concerns, or other safety hazards.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Outdoor work

Lifting 45 lbs

Event setup

Communication with staff

Job description

Department

Parking & Transportation Services-OPS

Compensation

• Customer service experience required
• Able to work independently
• Driver’s background check required
• Able to work outside and lift materials weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Entry level position, training will be provided
• Parking related experience recommended

Required Qualifications

• Set up event locations prior to scheduled activities and assist with event breakdown, including the removal of equipment and materials. Direct traffic flow as needed.
• Monitor and oversee reserved parking spaces in surface lots and parking garages.
• Operate and maintain Parking & Transportation Services equipment in a safe, responsible, and effective manner.
• Provide professional customer service and effectively address challenging situations while following established University policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding operational updates, concerns, and event-related information.
• Prioritize and complete assigned tasks efficiently, following supervisor direction and departmental needs.
• Work a flexible part-time schedule, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours, based on event and operational requirements.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with University staff, event organizers, vendors, and visitors to support successful event operations.
• Assist with shuttle stop inspections and basic maintenance to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and a positive campus appearance.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of event and parking areas, identifying and reporting issues such as lighting outages, damaged wheel stops, signage concerns, or other safety hazards.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.