Executive Director of Parking and Transportation Services
- Employer
- Clemson University
- Location
- Clemson University
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Executive Director of Parking and Transportation Services
Full Time
191217
JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for Clemson University's comprehensive parking, transportation, and mobility programs, including parking operations, campus transit, transportation demand management, financial stewardship, technology systems, customer experience, and long-range planning.
Working collaboratively across the University and with regional partners, the Executive Director will lead an award-winning department while advancing mobility solutions that support Clemson's continued growth.
JOB DUTIES:
The Executive Director will:
Provide strategic leadership for all Parking and Transportation Services operations.
Oversee parking, transit, customer service, enforcement, permitting, and mobility programs.
Lead transportation demand management and sustainability initiatives.
Manage departmental budgets, contracts, technology systems, and long-range planning.
Use operational data and performance metrics to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Collaborate with University leadership, municipalities, transit providers, and community partners.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation and service.
Provide leadership during major campus events and emergency operations.
JOB CODE:
UP03
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Regular FTE Staff
Lead the Future of Mobility at Clemson University
Clemson University seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director of Parking and Transportation Services.
This is more than a leadership position-it is an opportunity to shape the future of mobility at one of the nation's leading public universities.
Clemson has evolved beyond traditional parking management into a nationally recognized mobility program that integrates parking, transit, technology, sustainability, accessibility, and customer experience. The next Executive Director will inherit an exceptional foundation and the opportunity to define what comes next.
We are looking for a leader who sees transportation as more than moving vehicles. We seek someone who is passionate about improving how people connect with campus through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
A Nationally Recognized Program
The next Executive Director will lead one of higher education's most innovative mobility programs, including:
- More than 10,000 smart parking sensors provide real-time parking intelligence.
- 40+ digital parking guidance signs improving commuter experience.
- An integrated mobility platform connecting parking, transit, ridesharing, bicycling, walking, EV charging, and accessibility resources.
- Transportation Demand Management initiatives engaging more than 7,000 commuters.
- A transportation system supporting over 30,000 daily campus users.
Clemson's transportation program has earned national recognition, including IPMI Accredited Parking Organization (APO) status, an IPMI Award of Excellence, and the 2026 IPMI Apex Award for Innovation & Technology.
The next Director will build upon this momentum and help define the future of university mobility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Transportation, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Progressive leadership experience in parking, transportation, transit, mobility, or related operations.
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, technology, and professional staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Higher education or large public-sector transportation experience.
- Experience with multimodal transportation systems and Transportation Demand Management.
- Parking Transportation and Mobility Professional (PTMP) certification or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Knowledge of parking, transportation, and mobility operations.
- Financial and contract management expertise.
- Ability to analyze data and implement operational improvements.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to customer service, accessibility, safety, and sustainability.
Working Environment
The Director works in a dynamic, customer-focused environment requiring collaboration across the University and with external partners. The position requires sound judgment, effective decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while responding to operational and emergency situations.
About Parking and Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services supports Clemson University through parking management, campus transit, commuter services, accessible transportation, and mobility programs that provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Who Will Thrive Here
The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and an innovator, someone who embraces technology, values collaboration, and is committed to creating exceptional customer experiences.
They ask not only how transportation works today, but how it should work tomorrow.
Leave Your Mark
Great leaders don't simply manage operations; they shape institutions.
Clemson is looking for someone who will build upon a nationally recognized foundation, inspire a talented team, and create the next generation of mobility solutions for our campus and community.
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting legacy, we invite you to join Clemson University and help define the future of campus mobility.
How to Apply
Applications and nominations will be accepted until a new Executive Director is selected. Interested parties must apply electronically via Workday and submit a cover letter and resume by September 27th, 2026, to assure full consideration.
For nominations or questions regarding this position, please email Brennan Ledford, Executive Talent Partner at bnhaski@clemson.edu.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, providing constructive feedback, establishing and reviewing employee complaints, recommending rewards and recognition and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides input into the budgeting process, and manages fund allocation over $500,000.00
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%
WORKING CONDITIONS:
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours:
37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range
Commensurate - Experience
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:
Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled.
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
To apply, visit https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Clemson_Careers/job/CLEMSON-SC/Executive-Director-of-Parking-and-Transportation-Services_191217
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Working at Clemson University
Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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