Alternative Transportation Programs Manager

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Oversee the daily operation of the department's alternative transportation and micro-mobility programs and be the catalyst behind creating a car-lite culture for campus faculty, staff and students. Responsible for creating initiatives and proposing infrastructure that will make biking, walking, riding transit, and other forms of micro mobility an effective and viable option to single occupancy vehicles for commuting to and around campus; and increasing communication and outreach with the campus community, encouraging climate-friendly options for campus commuters. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

This position will interact on a regular basis with: Division senior administrators, Facilities, police, faculty, staff, students, visitors, vendors

This position will typically advise and counsel: Division administrators, Facilities, police, faculty, staff, students, visitors, vendors, consultants, contractors. Frequent interactions with external agencies, the City of Atlanta, and other transportation/Transportation Demand Management providers in the region/state

This position will supervise: NO

Job Duty 1 -
Support the Transportation Director, Parking team, Campus Architects, GTPD, and other campus stakeholders with developing and implementing strategic short- and long-term transportation plans for the campus.

Job Duty 2 -

Serve as primary campus liaison to coordinate monthly transit pass program and lead collaboration with regional transit agencies and alternative transportation providers to implement commute solutions that promote and improve non-single occupancy vehicle modes, such as public transit, micromobility, ridesharing, and biking.

Job Duty 3 -
Support strategic planning for campus Transportation Demand Management through conducting surveys, data collection, analysis, and program performance evaluation.

Job Duty 4 -
Coordinate with Communications team to develop and manage promotional content, including web updates, articles, and newsletters, to advance alternative transportation initiatives. Lead presentations, organize and participate in campus events to increase awareness and engagement.

Job Duty 5 -
Collaborate with Policy Steering Committee to create, analyze, and modify TDM policies. Ensure compliance with governmental transportation regulations and policies.

Job Duty 6 -
Conduct regular inspections of micro-mobility infrastructure, including racks, striping, signage, and fixit stations, to identify and recommend improvements. Oversee special projects assigned by senior leadership.

Job Duty 7 -
Support annual Stinger and Stingerette service analysis to evaluate schedules, routes, and stop/zone efficiency. Assist with route design, schedule development, and report preparation on the performance and usage.

Job Duty 8 -
Manage micro-mobility initiatives and oversee front-end operations of EV charging stations. Research transportation grant opportunities, prepare applications, and manage compliance reporting.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Studies related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
This position may require international travel.

Required Experience
Four to six years of job-related experience.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the job requirements, as well as relevant work experience:

o Strong skills in analyzing, researching, and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing
relevant proposals / analyses
o Excellent interpersonal, listening, and critical thinking skills
o Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills
o Demonstrated problem solving, critical analysis and decision-making skills
o Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals
o Ability to direct the work of others
o Strong relevant subject matter knowledge
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Knowledge of the regional transportation network, agencies and policies and prior experience in
transportation planning are preferred
o This job requires knowledge of the shared micro-mobility industry; experience developing and
implementing pilot programs and/or pilot projects; advanced knowledge and user of survey tools
o This job requires proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, advanced expertise in Excel; strong
attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, ability to effectively multi-task, ability to work with all levels of management

Additional Preferred Qualifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related field.

ABILITIES
This job requires occasional travel up to 10% or more of the time.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings effectively.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of federal, state, and regional transportation funding and regulatory policies. Familiarity with grant writing and reporting processes. Knowledge of current trends in alternative transportation modes and their relationship with land use and travel demand. Understanding of transportation management planning, development, and evaluation.

SKILLS
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: A10

Salary Range: $72,783.00 - $98,986.00

Salary will commensurate with experience and education

Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening