Director, Transportation and Parking Services

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…