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The University of Iowa

Parking Ambassador

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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Overview The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation department is seeking a Parking Ambassador. This position will ensure compliance with university parking regulations, provide assistance to patients, staff, and students entering parking ramps, and direct to available parking options accordingly. This position is performed fully on campus.

Responsibilities

Monitors traffic flow and parking ramp capacity.

Provides assistance to motorists, patients, or visitors by directing to appropriate parking options, elevators, skyways, or shuttle services.

Verifies validity and eligibility of each vehicle parking in hospital ramps.

Provides customer service and assistance to patients and visitors who have questions, concerns, or special needs including assistance with ADA parking or spaces close to entrances/elevators.

Contacts clinic to update on patient arrivals and advise if assistance or accommodation is needed.

Conducts setup and testing daily for required equipment ensuring functionality.

Promptly reports any issues, incidents, or complaints to department supervisors and documents them accordingly.

Schedule and Location Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM

Location:

Campus

About Parking & Transportation The Parking and Transportation Department provides and supports access, mobility, and transportation services to faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors of The University of Iowa. The department consists of five operating units; CAMBUS, Commuter Programs, Fleet Services, Facility Operations, and Parking Services. These units collaborate to provide a broad range of parking and transportation options and services.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Two years’ experience in a public contact position.

Experience must include use of computers and/or tablets.

Special Qualifications

A valid driver’s license is required, as well as an ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of University of Iowa campus and locations of various parking facilities.

Customer service/public contact experience.

Ability to adapt, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.

Excellent communication skills in order to interact effectively with people from various backgrounds and cultures.

Position and Application Details Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check

and driver’s license verification . Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at (319) 467-1454 or andrew-brus@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

Appointment Type: Merit

Schedule: Full-time

Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

Organization: Finance & Operations (General)

Contact Name: Andy Brus

Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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