Job Description:

• Works with T2's Flex database and Amano McGann software program to develop customer queries, allocate permits for online sales and coordinate logistics for e- business transactions.
• Oversees bank deposits and ensures correct reporting of credits and debits.
• Ensures access and revenue control equipment is functioning properly and maintained in good, working order by working with the Parking Manager and Parking Monitors.
• Ensures all pay-in-lane, LPR, 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.
• Supports transportation management with the coordination and management of the University's comprehensive transit programs which includes high volume transactions for campus daytime and evening shuttles, campus charters, Lyft program, and CTA.
• Provides day-to-day support of customer complaints, in-person and by phone, and promptly responds to email inquiries through the parking and bus email inboxes and Wufoo request forms for service, charters, citations, permit requests or cancelations, and main quadrangle access. Addresses operational issues and adherence by transit providers to posted schedules.
• Responsible for project tracking and management.
• Leads the coordination of transportation and parking for events on campus, such as Convocation and Court Theater productions.
• 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 event parking operations and coordination, maintains schedule and reservations for community room in Campus South Mixed-Use facility.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Parking and transportation operations, TDM coordination, customer service, and administrative experience.
• Three years of cash handling management.
• Three years of customer service experience.
• Progressively responsible administrative and customer service experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with T2's Flex database and Amano McGann software or similar program.
• Familiarity with parking and transit operation, police department, or administrative function.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office.

Preferred Competencies

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet short deadlines.
• Manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate in writing and orally.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Learn and develop skills.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read.
• Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.
• Work independently.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Editing and proofreading skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Math skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Quantitative and analytical skills.
• Time management skills. 

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Sit for 4 hours or more.
• Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
• Use standard office equipment.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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