Assistant Director-Parking & Transportation

JOB DESCRIPTION

University of Maryland, Baltimore is currently seeking an Assistant Director for the Department of Parking and Transportation. The Assistant Director is responsible for leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This role requires experience in data extraction, analysis, and reporting, as well as a strong commitment to customer service and collaborative leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A keen focus on organization, process improvement, and attention to detail is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot is highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general direction and administration for all aspects of departmental programs in order to maintain their efficient operation.

• Complete and present studies and periodic special reports concerning projects to senior leadership.

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs for the generation of parking revenue, including invoice and reconciliation.

• Proactively represent the department through participation in campus meetings and special projects, as well as UMB on an external basis with USM headquarters and other system-wide units.

• Manage functional personnel in alignment with department and campus wide goals/objectives in order to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity.

• Direct supervision of audit positions.

• Maintain functional efficiency and productivity by coordinating policies and procedures.

• Involvement with industry standards as well as State and University policies and procedures to Insure PTS conforms to the established norms.

• Monitor, review, and evaluate ongoing functional programs

and controls, assessing needs and facilitating improvements. Awareness of the department's financial position forecasting it's future and how this impacts the campus/University System as a whole. Conversely, being aware of financial policy challenges and implementations.

• Perform such administrative duties as staff supervision, performance evaluation, budgetary tracking, report formulation, and quality assurance

• Daily-review and reconciliation of financials and reports. •

• Monitoring the department spending patterns, facility profitability through such means as quarterly projections and cost analysis.

• Developing and monitoring the departments fiscal budget changes or recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in field and/or related field (Master’s degree and additional certification is preferred and can be used to substitute for relevant experience)

• Four (4) years spent progressively building a background in the various departmental functions with at least two (2) years of experience at a management/leadership level.

• Financial disclosure may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of best practices in departmental field.

• Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.

• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.

• Consultation and change management skills.

• Verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.

• Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.

• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.

ABOUT US

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request (https://umbforms.wufoo.com/forms/umb-job-applicant-accommodation-request/) . You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination (https://www.umaryland.edu/policies-and-procedures/library/administration/policies/vi-100c.php) for more information.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package (https://www.umaryland.edu/media/umb/hr/new-employees/pdfs/summaryofbenefits-05.09.23-final.pdf)

ABOUT THE TEAM

University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Administration and Finance is composed of the seven business divisions that support the student, administrative, financial, information, and physical infrastructure services of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Our service-oriented approach ensures that students, staff, and faculty always receive world-class service in every interaction we share.

The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s core values: Well-Being and Sustainability, Innovation and Discovery, Equity and Justice, and Respect and Integrity. (WISER)

Job Identification: 596

Job Category: Parking

Job Schedule: Full time

Expected Salary $110,000 - $115,000

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