Transportation Services Manager

Job Title
Transportation Services Manager

Requisition Number
RE53558

Working Title
Transportation Services Manager for Campus Access and Logistics

Department Name
3T000:Transportation Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

25 lbs lifting, sitting/standing for extended periods

Shift

The standard workweek is 40 hours, usually Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. However, the role requires flexibility, including possible evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

At a manager level, this position plays an important role in connecting external field operations with internal customer service functions of the Transportation Services Department. Key responsibilities include evaluating and managing requests for campus, departmental activities, seminars, conferences, and special parking services. It involves managing work orders and billing processes with the autonomy and expectation to lead the unit with minimal oversight and direction. The role involves managing employees, including overseeing the dispatch center for field operations, supervising training, and evaluating office staff. A self-motivated and collaborative individual is essential, as the position requires interacting with various stakeholders and acting as a primary representative of the Transportation Services Department.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Outlook, Windows, Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Zoom, SAP, T2 Flex, T2 Iris, T2 Encoding, TezPark, Genetec/Security Desk, TrafficCloud

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors degree in business management or related field with experience in managing the customer service facet of a business such as transportation services, retail, banking, dining, sales, hospitality or comparable industry, both from a customer service perspective and business operation management. Driver’s License preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/17/2026

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