Parking Ambassador

Join the University of Central Oklahoma team as a Parking Ambassador, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and efficient parking environment on campus.

This is a regular student labor position that serves as a Parking Ambassador for the Department of Transportation and Parking. The primary function of all Parking Ambassadors is to patrol the various parking lots on campus to enforce parking regulations.

• Patrol campus parking lots to uphold and enforce UCO's parking rules and regulations.
• Observe permitted lots, pay lots, and reserved spaces to identify rule infractions/safety violations and issue citations as necessary.
• Receive and validate hits sent out from the LPR (License Plate Recognition) vehicles and issue citations as necessary.
• Monitor and report parking lot occupancy.
• Answer customer questions and provide general parking information.
• Perform minor parking lot maintenance such as replacing signs and painting parking lots.
• Work special events, such as graduation, athletic events, and other events as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must be enrolled at least half-time at the University of Central Oklahoma during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer semester, you must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work.

• Experience working in a customer support environment.
• Familiarity with technology (tablets and computers).

• Ability to tolerate working outside, walking long distances, in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work various hours, including evenings.
• Ability to work various events including some holidays and weekends.
• Ability to explain and enforce parking rules and regulations.
• Ability to report suspicious activity and safety infractions to supervisor.
• Ability to operate enforcement equipment (tablets, radios, printers, etc.).
• Ability to work on a team and, at times, alone.
• Must be responsible, detail-oriented, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to deal tactfully and pleasantly with customers.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Excellent public relations, communications, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Positive attitude, discretion, and strong work ethic.