Iowa State University

ParkingDirector

Ames, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Parking Director at Iowa State University. Skills: strategic leadership, operational oversight, parking services management, financial management, stakeholder collaboration. Directs and manages the daily operations of Parking Services.. Oversees parking permit processes for students, faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors.”

What You'll Achieve.

Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for Parking Services operations.; develops recommendations to improve efficiency, customer service, and campus mobility.

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

developing strategic initiatives and operational solutions that support the evolving needs of the campus community; analyzes operational data and develops recommendations to improve efficiency, customer service, and campus mobility.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship., Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience, Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice to Have

Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) credential through the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI), Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, higher education administration, transportation planning, or a related field.

What You'll Do.

Directs and manages the daily operations of Parking Services.

Oversees parking permit processes for students

Manages all parking citation and appeals processes and serves as the authority regarding citations

Oversees parking technology systems

and operational hardware systems.

Supervises Parking Services staff and provides leadership

performance management

and operational guidance.

Develops strategic plans

and long-range initiatives for Parking Services operations.

Prepares and manages operational budgets

financial projections

and revenue forecasts for a self-supporting enterprise operation.

Coordinates parking operations and transportation planning for major campus events

construction projects

and campus initiatives.

Oversees parking facility planning

maintenance coordination

ADA compliance initiatives

and snow removal operations.

Coordinates transportation and parking accommodations for campus visitors

and recommends policies

and operational improvements related to parking and transportation services.

Analyzes operational data and develops recommendations to improve efficiency

and parking-related operational agreements.

Participates as a member of the Department of Public Safety leadership team and contributes to departmental strategic initiatives.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborates extensively with Athletics, Facilities Planning and Management, Residence, student organizations, General Counsel, ISU Police, CyRide, the City of Ames, contractors, and community stakeholders on transportation initiatives, special events, parking planning, construction impacts, and campus mobility solutions.; Serves as liaison between university departments, student organizations, external agencies, community partners, and university leadership.; Collaborates with Facilities Planning and Management, ISU Police, Athletics, Residence, CyRide, General Counsel, and the City of Ames on parking and transportation initiatives.; Participates as a member of the Department of Public Safety leadership team and contributes to departmental strategic initiatives.

Communication Scope

effective communicator; able to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, senior leadership, and external partners.

Process & Methodology

long-range planning initiatives, strategic initiatives, operational solutions, strategic parking plans, develops strategic plans, operational goals, long-range initiatives, transportation planning, campus initiatives, departmental strategic initiatives

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