Commuter Solutions Coordinator Position

Applications Close: 11/17/19 11:55PM

Position Summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring for the position of Commuter Solutions Coordinator. This position provides research, analysis, planning, development, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of Commuter Solutions programs for University of Wisconsin-Madison with the goal of reducing the number of people driving alone to campus. Tasks include day-to-day operations and customer service for Commuter Solutions programs such as flex parking, campus bus service, employee bus pass, emergency ride home program, car-pooling, van-pooling, and park and ride.

Commuter Solutions Programs support the University’s high quality learning environment. The goals of the programs include reducing the number of employees driving alone to campus, reducing traffic congestion, and improving the quality of the campus environment. To achieve these goals the Commuter Solutions team identifies long-term strategies, develops and implements incentives, and promotes commuting alternatives to driving alone to campus. This position is a key member of the Commuter Solutions team within Transportation Services.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Transportation Services, is committed to the highest standard of customer service. Transportation Services employees must demonstrate exemplary behaviors when working with others because they are representatives of a preeminent university.

Position Duties

Principal duties:

Degree Area:

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree in planning, civil engineering, geography, or related field preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

Master’s Degree or minimum 3 years work experience in planning, analysis, program management, or related field.

Additional Information:

* Working understanding of parking and transportation issues, including transit and other alternatives to single occupancy vehicles.
* Working understanding of methods of public information and education to impact effective behavioral changes.
* Ability to develop forecasts, projections, and impact analysis.
* Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports and supporting documentation.
* Ability to make clear presentations to groups.
* Ability to exercise good time management.
* Ability to work effectively independently as well as in teams.
* Ability to maintain a professional and positive relationship with co-workers, university and non-university partners and stakeholders.
* Ability (preferred but not required) to use computer applications for graphics/layout (i.e. Illustrator/InDesign) and mapping (i.e. AutoCAD-LT).
* Ability to perform some minor occasional physical labor such as setting up booths and informational tables or assisting with moving bike racks.
* Ability to work outdoors occasionally.
* Ability to work limited occasional hours outside the normal schedule.

Salary:

Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Application Info:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact:

Lisa Raetzman
lisa.raetzman@wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )