Transportation Program Specialist (Monday- Friday 9am - 5:30pm)

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.

The Transportation Programs Specialist is responsible for promoting sustainable and efficient transportation solutions on campus. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that encourage alternative transportation modes, such as public transit, carpooling, biking, and walking, to reduce single-occupancy vehicle usage and traffic congestion. The role involves managing transportation data collection, overseeing the transit pass program, partnering with regional transit agencies to enhance commuter services, and supporting carpool and micro-mobility programs. Additionally, the position provides operational support for other campus transportation services, parking initiatives, and special projects

Job Duty 1 -
Plan, implement, and evaluate programs promoting alternative transportation modes. Oversee and manage the transit pass program and support the parking team with carpool initiatives. Oversee, monitor and evaluate the performance and usage of campus EV charging stations and micro-mobility services/programs

Job Duty 2 -
Collaborate with Campus Architects, GTPD, and other stakeholders to plan, design, develop, and implement infrastructure supporting campus transit and alternative transit initiatives. Serve as the primary campus liaison to coordinate with MARTA and other regional transit agencies to improve commuter services and integrate campus transportation with regional systems.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee annual Commuter Survey. Collect and analyze transportation data to identify trends and recommend improvements. 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 of alternative transportation programs, micro-mobility initiatives, and EV charging stations.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop and distribute marketing materials to educate the campus community about transportation programs. Conduct presentations as needed, represent the department at events to promote all campus transit services, alternative transportation options and commuter services.

Job Duty 5 -
Support the Transportation Director and other campus stakeholders with developing and implementing strategic short- and long-term transportation plans for the campus. Research transportation grant opportunities, prepare applications, and manage reporting

Job Duty 6 -
Analyze transportation policies and systems to recommend new programs or modifications to existing ones. Ensure compliance with governmental transportation regulations and policies.

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
This position may require international travel.

Required Experience
Three to four years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field.

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.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings effectively.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant transportation software.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication 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 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: A9

Salary Range: $63,303.00 - $86,091.00

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