Associate Director

Report to Executive Director of Auxiliary Services. Position develops, executes, and supervises comprehensive parking system for campus students, staff, visitors, patients and faculty. The position collaborates closely with divisions within Commuter Services, University of Utah stakeholders and affiliated partners, and external vendors, to deliver a high-quality parking and transportation experience for the campus community. Key responsibilities include permit sales division, customer information center, participation in long-term infrastructure and permitting planning, budget management, asset management, regulatory compliance, and supervision of staff. This position plays an important role in the customer experience on campus.

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Responsibilities

• Direct assigned aspects of parking operations, including asset management, maintenance, and repairs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Meet regularly with campus stakeholders to share/learn relevant parking and transportation information.

• Participate as assigned on campus committees/stakeholder groups representing Commuter Services.

Financial management

• Create, monitor, and manage operating budgets associated with permit operations, information center, and parking garage leases, in coordination with the Associate Director of Business Services.

Compliance and risk management

• Ensure that all parking and transportation operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ADA standards.

• Mitigate risk by overseeing safety and security programs for parking and transportation.

Team leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff, providing coaching and regular performance feedback.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment for all employees.

Strategic planning and project management

• Manage and communicate to stakeholders, impacts from construction and renovation projects, helping to ensure alignment between auxiliary facilities and campus customers.

• Stay informed of national trends and best practices in parking and transportation to inform departmental strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or a related field.

8 years of professional experience in construction management, project delivery or business with higher education organizations. (or Masters Degree plus 6 years of directly related work experience)

Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple departments or business units to coordinate deliverables.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

A proactive, self-motivated work style and interest in representing the University in community settings.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• * How many years of related sales experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Open Date

11/19/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43624B

Job Title

Business Operations Analysis Management

Working Title

Associate Director - Operations

Career Progression Track

M00

Track Level

M4 - Senior Manager

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Regular day hours plus necessary evening and weekend events.

VP Area

President

Department

Commuter Services - Operations

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$90,000 - $98,000 DOE

Close Date

11/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)