. The Director is responsible for overall management and administration of the UDASH Transit System and represents ASUM’s positions on transportation issues to the community and within the university. This position will supervise the ASUM Sustainability Coordinator, operations staff, administrative staff, and drivers. The Director is responsible for the organization’s compliance with all relevant state and federal law, terms and conditions of grant awards, and university policies. The director is responsible for all capital planning and purchases. The director, in coordination with the ASUM accountant, is responsible for the long-term and day-to-day financial management of the department. The director, in partnership with the sustainability engagement coordinator, is responsible for designing and deploying education and outreach programs.
The Director will oversee all operations of the ASUM transportation office, including the following responsibilities:
Hires and supervises transit operations staff
Ensures all aspects of transit operations are adequately resourced
Develops employee and rider policies; refers rider conduct violations for enforcement as necessary
Manages vendor relationships with vehicle manufacturers, equipment providers, and professional services providers
Leads service planning for UDASH transit
Maintains current knowledge on all relevant Federal Transit Administration circulars and policy guidance.
Ensures transit operations, financial procedures, capital purchases, and facilities management comply with federal regulations
Completes monthly and annual reports to the National Transit Database
Completes internal UM reports for compliance with university policies
Ensures one-time and cyclical reporting for grants is completed in a timely manner
Researches grant opportunities and writes and submits grant applications for complex state and federal funding opportunities
Prepares fleet replacement plans
Works with ASUM leadership and UM administration to plan for large capital projects on a cyclical basis
Stays current on the state of transit bus manufacturing
Prepares bid specifications for new transit bus purchases
Manages transit bus orders from configuration and contracting stages
Works with Mountain Line to implement joint facility plans
Prepares annual budget requests, projects revenue, and identifies operating expenses necessary to support transportation programs
Prepares procurement requests for goods and services
Processes invoices and credit card receipts for department
Ensures timely completion of payroll and other HR processes
Cultivates and maintains relationships with other transportation service providers and community partners in the Missoula area
Reflects an awareness of the complex nature of parking and transportation on campus and strives to balance user needs
Represents ASUM on internal and external boards and commissions as needed
Designs incentive programs to encourage the use of active and sustainable transportation modes
Educates students, faculty, staff, and visitors about transportation options
Ensures a robust presence at new student orientation, career fairs, sustainability fairs, and other campus and community events
Works with Parking Services department to design and implement transportation demand management strategies
Works with department staff to oversee bike rental program and oversees bike registration program and biking-related infrastructure
Advises campus partners on infrastructure projects
Plans and conducts walk-audits and other tools to raise awareness of transportation issues
Advises campus administrators on emerging mobility programs and technologies.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary for this position is $59,000 - $64,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree level education in the area of transportation systems/planning and/or business management.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with college students, University administrators, City Transportation managers and government agencies.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, online email and calendaring and research.
Preferred Qualifications
Two to five (2-5) years’ work experience in program management preferred, preferably with a non-profit program.
Work experience with public transportation and federal requirements and regulations.
About UM
and ASUM Transportation
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The mission of the ASUM Office of Transportation is to promote and provide sustainable transportation options to the University community. The Office of Transportation was started in 1999, when students became frustrated with the limited transportation options on campus. The students voted to enact a fee that would fund a bus service. Although it started out with a 15-passenger van, the ridership was overwhelming and the van wasn't sufficient. Buses were soon integrated, and today our fleet consists of nine buses and four fixed routes.
To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Video: Mission First, People Always
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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
E mployment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
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