Director, Sustainable Transportation Planning & Mobility

🔍 Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Redwood City, California, United States

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📁: Administration

📅   : 5 days ago Post Date

📅   : 106471 Requisition #

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a LEGACY."

Department Introduction:
Stanford Transportation manages Stanford’s award-winning Transportation Demand Management program, which includes Stanford’s Commute Club, free Marguerite shuttle, transit and car-free options, bicycle program, and parking operations.

We are aligned with Stanford University's sustainability commitment to reduce drive-alone and peak-hour commute trips and lower its collective carbon footprint. Our award-winning department provides one of the nation’s leading commute programs for affiliates, and we are committed to fostering solutions that serve the needs of both our current and future communities.

Job Purpose:
The Director of Sustainable Transportation Planning and Mobility leads strategic planning and implementation of programs that support campus mobility, reduce congestion, and promote sustainable travel. This role oversees all Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and transportation planning efforts across Stanford properties, including commute programs and projects that support circulation. The Director ensures Stanford remains a leader in TDM while aligning transportation planning with the university’s mission. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, and collaboration with internal teams, the campus community, and external agency partners. This position reports to the Executive Director, Stanford Transportation.

Core Duties*:

In coordination with Stanford Transportation and Land, Building, and Real Estate staff, the Director will conduct planning, analysis and research efforts, that support an award winning TDM program. This effort includes and is not limited to:

Direct the Sustainable Transportation Planning and Mobility team and oversee resources, including managing the TDM programs such as vanpools, transit subsidies, bike program, and commuter benefits.
Ensure that TDM program outreach efforts are well managed, regularly assessed for accuracy and value, and provide purpose to targeted affiliates. This includes new employee transportation outreach, marketing campaigns, commute planning assistance, and TDM program inquiries.
Foster strong customer relationships, continually improving interactions and customer experience, by investigating and responding to any complaints or concerns and implementing recommended changes. Keep abreast of technology developments which improve efficiency and expand capabilities.
Conduct analysis and projections of future transportation infrastructure, program and service needs. Serve on planning teams for new and renovated campus facilities, road and major events.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad variety of public and private agencies providing transportation services as well as agencies and officials involved in local and regional transportation planning efforts. Represent the university transportation system to other university partners, leadership, students and the adjacent communities.
Establish and maintain institutional policy required to implement the transportation program or ensure compliance with other university policy or outside regulation and regulators.
Determine new data sets required and develop methodology for collection and use. Coordinate with the university’s land use and campus planning teams on transportation related issues and data needs.
Prepare reports and official documents in support of Stanford Transportation objectives and priorities, ensuring inclusion of perspectives of internal and external constituencies and other affected parties.
Monitor monthly projected spending, manage, and report any anomalies. Develop budgets for new initiatives as requested by leadership. Work with data analysis to perform spending projections on incentive programs, vanpools and other TDM programs.

*Other duties may also be assigned

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and eight years’ equivalent experience or combination of education and relevant experience. A master’s degree with 15 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Have a strong background in TDM and transportation planning, including transit, parking, bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility.
Familiarity with regional transportation systems and agencies is essential.
Possess excellent communication, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Be adept at working collaboratively across various university departments, consultants, and stakeholders, and capable of building consensus in a decentralized environment.
Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.
Be a proactive self-starter with proven leadership and team coordination experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; familiarity with presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint or Photoshop is a plus.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

Physical Requirements*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally use a telephone.
Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Standards:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $153,748.00 to $177,074.00 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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