Coordinates the activities and day-to-day functions of the Transportation and Parking Office.
Works directly with Transportation and Parking Services Managers to ensure the goals and objectives specified for transit and parking operations are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations and other specifications.
Runs reports via the parking database, maintaining parking lot inventory counts and cash-handling operations.
Assists with ensuring pay-in-lane and pay-on-foot equipment is maintained in good working order and that a preventative maintenance scheduled is adhered to.
Works with industry specific vendors to order parts as needed or to restore equipment to working order when there is a malfunction.
Coordinates with parking and other administrative and management level staff on project tracking and project management.
Coordinates the transportation and parking needs for small, medium and large-scale events on campus, such as Convocation.
Assists with Orientation Week preparations and represents Transportation and Parking Services at various information fairs as needed.
Manages special projects or functions related to Transportation and Parking Services.
Coordinates all TDM programs which currently include the occasional parking program, carpool program, car-share program, ridership data analysis, and dial-a-ride/injured student shuttle service coordination.
Assists with coordinating the day-to-day operations of Transportation and Parking Services. Monitors customer interactions and handles cash operations with limited supervision.
Schedules maintenance for the pay-in-lane and pay-on-foot equipment, working with vendors when there is a malfunction.
Coordinates the University's transit programs. Provides day-to-day assistance with addressing customer complaints, attending to operational issues and ensuring transit providers adhere to posted schedules.
Assists supervisors to plan and organize the parking and transportation logistics for events which occur on campus. Acts as an informal resource to those with less experience.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Bachelor's degree.
Parking and transportation operations, TDM coordination, customer service.
Administrative experience.
One year of cash handling management experience.
Two years of customer service experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office.
Familiarity with parking and transit operation, police department, or administrative functions.
Department
OPS DSS Transportation and Parking Services Office Staff
About the Department
The University of Chicago campus is part of Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood which contains a significant amount of off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students. More than a third of the University's staff resides in areas surrounding the campus and more than 50% of the University's faculty live in the Hyde Park area. The Department of Safety and Security includes the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD), Emergency Management, Transportation and Parking Services, Campus Safety Division, and Environmental Health and Safety. The Department aims to provide strong parking, safety and transportation services to members of the University community.
Job Summary
This position assists in coordinating the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the University parking lots and facilities.
Uchicago · Chicago, IL