Transportation Director jobs in Utica, NY

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Emergency Management, Campus Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety and working closely with colleagues within the Dean of the College Division and partnering with other Divisions around campus, the Director of Transportation is responsible for directing and supervising the transportation operations at Colgate University by managing staff and drivers to maintain the University vehicle fleet and transportation schedules.

The director is responsible for overseeing all transportation-related operations within the institution. This role involves strategic planning, managing transportation resources, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, enhancing the overall transportation experience for the campus community, and ensuring the efficient and safe transportation of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The director provides regular training and guidance to staff and maintains detailed records of vehicle repair records.

Responsibilities include:

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term transportation strategies aligning with the institution's goals, considering sustainability, efficiency, and evolving transportation needs.

Demonstrated ability to direct daily transportation operations, including fleet management, scheduling, maintenance, and supervision of transportation staff.

Demonstrated ability to oversee the maintenance of vehicles, ensuring they meet safety standards and are operational at all times.

Explores and implements innovative transportation technologies, such as GPS tracking systems, to enhance efficiency, safety, and operational efficiency.

Fosters partnerships with various campus departments, student riders, student organizations, local authorities, transportation vendors, and community stakeholders to enhance /improve transportation services, address concerns, and develop strategic partnerships.

Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and implement transportation policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and the institution's values (e.g., sustainability). Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal transportation regulations and guidelines.

Collects and analyzes transportation data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and efficiency measures. Prepares regular reports.

Demonstrated knowledge of Colgate managerial processes and requirements, to include:

Demonstrated ability to select, develop and retain high performing work teams, to include:

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Familiarity with environmental sustainability practices in transportation is advantageous.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, or related field is strongly preferred, but not required.

A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Must be able to comply with NYS DMV CDL requirements.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at .