University of Arizona

Manager, Customer Relations and Permit Program Operations

Posting Number

req24917

Department

Parking and Transportation

Department Website Link

parking.arizona.edu

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Parking and Transportation Services is looking to fill a Manager, Customer Relations and Permit Program Operations position at the University of Arizona. This person will plan, direct, manage, and evaluate parking permit programs for Main Campus, Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus, UArizona Departments/ U of A Sponsored Programs and outside affiliated entities. Position includes forecasting current and future needs, creates new parking locations and oversees permit program software configurations. This person will possess excellent leadership and critical thinking skills to develop, implement, and administer programs that provide essential services to students, faculty, staff, visitors and businesses regarding their permit needs and requirements.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for setting goals and objectives for team members to achieve standards and outcomes. Direct supervisor of customer relations staff to meet job function standards and outcomes. Manages staff hiring, training, work schedules and disciplinary actions. Communicates performance expectations and conducts performance evaluations.
• Evaluate permit program methodology and correct deficiencies. Responsible to configure permit set-up and payment methods in parking software and on-line parking portal. Ensure configuration function to maximize efficiencies in UArizona garage and surface lot operations. Actively participates in quick-thinking resolution if malfunction occur.
• Develop and implement new Parking Permit Programs for UArizona, Departments and affiliated/non-affiliated entities. Creates new parking locations and permit processes working independently with other managers or area responsible persons. Problems faced may be varied and solutions are guided by policies and practices but may not have a prescribed solution and require some analysis to understand and resolve. Responsible for creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures. Explains policies, standards, and processes of the job area to others within and outside of the work unit.
• Enforce U of A cash handling, PCI and PTS compliance with appropriate policies, and procedures. Responsible for annual budget(s). Tracks expenditures.
• Manages customer online appointments, call center, department email and chat. Determine maintenance and replacement of cash handling, credit card equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Knowledge in the setup and implementation of programs.
• Skills in effective leadership and team collaboration.
• Skills in Excel and data analysis.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education.
• Certified Parking Professional.
• Documented experience in developing performance standards.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

University Operations

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$59,404.00 - $74,254.00

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

M1

Job Family

Parking & Transportation

Job Function

University Operations

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

hr-auxiliaries@arizona.edu

Open Date

1/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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