Assistant Director, Parking Operations

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Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department UO Parking & Transit Services-1018

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260601

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/31/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

• Implement and coordinate departmental strategies related to parking operations, parking facilities maintenance, enforcement, event parking, and transit.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate strategic goals into operational plans for parking and transit services programs.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, capital improvement efforts, and implement improvements to parking, enforcement, event, and transit operations.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations for parking facilities and transit services, including maintenance planning, inspections, operational readiness, dispatch, vehicle impoundment, and system performance monitoring for garages, surface lots, and related infrastructure (e.g., pavement, striping, signage, lighting, access systems).
• Monitor operational staffing levels, workflow efficiency, and service delivery, and recommend adjustments to support departmental strategy and changing campus needs.
• Support development and oversight of operational budgets and resource allocation strategies for parking operations, transit services, and related maintenance and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate construction impacts and maintain parking access and operations, service continuity, and communicate operational changes to stakeholders and customers.
• Evaluate operational needs and recommend changes to procedures, facilities, technologies, and contracted services, and support implementation of approved improvements to enhance system reliability, sustainability, and service quality across parking and transit operations.
• Support and monitor compliance with safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements; reinforce a culture of safety, accountability, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Assess operational needs for equipment, materials, systems, and contracted support and provide recommendations to leadership, assist with contract implementation and vendor relationship management, and ensure performance aligns with specifications, budgets, and institutional standards.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders and customers, communicate departmental priorities and manage service expectations, and gather feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support evaluation and implementation of evolving technologies, automation systems, and industry best practices to improve parking and transit performance, energy efficiency, operational continuity, and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Promote and reinforce a people-centered culture that emphasizes safety, continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, community, and operational excellence.
• Provide regular guidance, coaching, and training to staff to support skill development and job performance.
• Establish goals, communicate expectations, assess, document, and provide feedback on employee performance, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend salary adjustments.
• Promote and ensure compliance with safety standards and monitor adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in the hiring process, including screening, interviewing, and providing input on applicants for regular, temporary, and student positions.
• Initiate corrective action when necessary to address performance or behavioral concerns.
• Ensure the completion of required training, ongoing education, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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