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Director of Transportation

University Circle Inc. / Posted April 07, 2025

ABOUT UCI

University Circle Inc. (UCI) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to serving University Circle through connecting our community, sharing our stories, and enhancing the vibrancy of the district. Our mission is answering the call for connection and community in Cleveland's Circle of arts, culture, wellness, and learning. We have a vision that the Circle is an extraordinary place where locals belong and the world is welcomed. Our work is guided by our values of Collaboration, Community, Integrity, and Trust.

POSITION SUMMARY Integral to the success of University Circle as Cleveland’s center of arts, culture, wellness, and learning, is the role of UCI’s Director of Transportation. As part of UCI’s Place Management Department, the Director of Transportation reports to the Chief Place Management Officer and works closely with the Director of Planning and Design and the University Circle Police Department (UCPD) to both plan for the district’s future and manage the built environment. The Director of Transportation works to strategically advance University Circle as a vibrant, multi-modal district by coordinating district-wide transportation demand management (TDM) in partnership with University Circle stakeholders, managing UCI’s parking assets, and leading community education and road safety efforts in partnership with the UCPD.

Key responsibilities include:

Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

• Leading district-wide transportation planning and programming in University Circle, including the in-process Connecting the Circle districtwide public realm master plan;
• Implementing the recommendations of the Moving Greater University Circle (MGUC) Plan, including the capital projects, programs, and services outlined in MGUC;
• Coordinating the work of the Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) with institutional and public sector representatives to advance sustainable transportation initiatives;
• Developing a communications strategy that increases public awareness of transportation options and programs through University Circle’s sustainable transportation brand, uGO University Circle (www.uGOinthecircle.com);
• Regularly tracking and reporting out on project metrics and transportation service usage.

Road Safety

• Serving as the district liaison for advocacy initiatives to address roadway and infrastructure needs and desired enhancements;
• Managing Project Yield, a local pedestrian safety initiative initiated by UCI and the UCPD;
• Regularly communicating and engaging with University Circle stakeholders and the public on road safety efforts, including convening quarterly pedestrian safety advisory committee meetings and bicycle/shared mobility safety events;
• Tracking pedestrian safety data to inform UCI’s programs, advocacy, and enforcement efforts.

Parking

• Supporting the creation and implementation of a districtwide parking strategy through the Connecting the Circle districtwide public realm master plan that maximizes the efficiency of existing parking through better communication and collaboration;
• Directing UCI parking policy including capital investments, technology integration, pricing, parking requests, and lease agreements for the use of UCI parking facilities;
• Managing the parking operator who provides enforcement and day-to-day oversight of UCI-owned and partner owned facilities;
• Serving as the main point of contact for parking agreements with University Circle parking facility owners.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Director of Transportation should actively seek opportunities to develop new programs and partnerships and use technology in ways that support the district’s goals, attend relevant community meetings to listen and share updates, advance a more equitable approach to transportation management by regularly supporting the most vulnerable users of University Circle’s streets, and be responsible for other duties as assigned. UCI staff are expected to support and attend UCI-led community events that often take place outside of regular business hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, public policy, or related fields and at least five years of relevant experience;
• Direct experience with program development and execution, budget management, meeting facilitation, and development of creative partnerships;
• Direct experience leading inter-departmental or multi-organizational teams to reach a common goal;
• Proficiency in database management and data analysis;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), internet research, and mobile applications;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong interest in community-based transportation planning;
• Ability to work with a diverse set of community and institutional stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, public policy, or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience;
• Experience in transportation planning;
• Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software, such as ESRI/ArcGIS or QGIS;
• Grant writing and grant management experience, including private and public sources.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Full time, 40 hours per week, plus some evenings and weekends. UCI is currently offering a flexible work schedule. The salary starts at $65,000 and is negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience. UCI benefits include but are not limited to healthcare insurance options, retirement plans, pre-tax transit pass purchasing option, and access to a bike fleet for employee use.

TO APPLY

Send your resume to resume@universitycircle.org. UCI will be interviewing as applications are submitted. Ideally, a candidate is starting in May 2025.

University Circle Inc. is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that thrives on diversity. We acknowledge this journey is continuous and we are committed to inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we stand against discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment is to nurture an environment where all employees can flourish and bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the forefront