Parking Manager

At a glance
Stanford University is hiring a Parking Manager onsite in Palo Alto, CA This role oversees parking operations across 18,000 spaces, event parking, enforcement, and utilization analytics while leading a small, dedicated team of two. If you are a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across campus, this role offers the chance to develop your career while contributing to a growing department. In this position, you'll drive operational improvements, enhance the customer experience, and support Stanford's innovative parking initiatives. Be part of a world-class university where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of parking operations.

Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client,
Stanford University
, is recruiting a
Parking Manager
to join their team onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Internally, this role is titled: Parking Operations Supervisor

Here's a little about Stanford University Land, Buildings & Real Estate and the position they are recruiting for:
Parking Operations is responsible for maintaining over 18,000 parking spaces across Stanford's historic main campus and the Stanford Redwood City Campus, distributed across more than 100 lots, six multi-level underground garages, and five above-ground garages. Additionally, the department manages 200 electric vehicle charging stations and event parking. Parking enforcement utilizes License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to manage and enforce parking efficiently.

Learn more about Stanford University Land, Buildings & Real Estate here:

Anticipated annual salary range: $100,023 to $116,706, pending on experience

What You Will Be Doing
The Parking Operations Supervisor plays a key leadership role in planning, administering, and overseeing Stanford's parking programs. This role focuses on optimizing parking operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and supporting the department's strategic objectives. You'll lead a dedicated team of two while coordinating across campus partners to deliver a world-class parking experience for the Stanford community.

Key Areas Of Oversight

• Event and reserved parking coordination
• Parking enforcement operations using LPR technology
• Signage inventory management and renewal
• Parking utilization data collection and analysis
• Customer experience enhancement and operational problem-solving

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Lead and manage event parking operations while supporting enforcement, asset audits, signage updates, and parking data collection
• Oversee parking utilization analytics to inform data-driven decisions balancing parking supply and demand
• Monitor citation trends, prepare reports, and provide recommendations for training, signage improvements, and policy updates
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop team members; conduct performance reviews and coach for professional growth
• Manage scheduling, assignments, and workflows to ensure operational efficiency and policy compliance
• Partner closely with university stakeholders to address operational issues, propose solutions, and improve processes
• Supervise third-party vendors and manage contracts to maintain high service standards
• Prepare monthly reports and lead process improvement initiatives to streamline operation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years of experience in parking operations, enforcement, or similar regulatory environments
• Proven project management capabilities; previous project management experience strongly preferred
• Strong budget forecasting and resource management skills
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and customer service abilities
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required
• Preferred: Coursework in business administration, public administration, law enforcement, or related fields

What's In It For You
Why Stanford is for You:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• $6,000 in tuition and training assistance annually
• Up to 50% of Stanford's annual tuition cost applied to your child's undergraduate tuition
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
• 18 PTO/Vacation days per year
• Up to 5% of your base pay contributed automatically to your 403(b) a generous match
• 100% of your retirement account is fully vested immediately

Equal Employment Opportunity And Non-Discrimination
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $100,023 - $116,706