• Associate Director - Operations

    University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Details

     

    **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** 00450 - 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)

    Job Summary

    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

    **EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 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_

     

    _801-581-8365_

     

    [email protected]_

     

    _Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

    _For more information:_

    https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

    _To inquire about this posting, email:_

    [email protected]

     

    _or call 801-581-2300._

     

    _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

     

    _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

     

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