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Transportation Demand Management and Safety Coordinator

The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world's most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services (FCS) is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations.

Position Summary:

This position provides an opportunity to be part of a team of transportation professionals dedicated to providing sustainable Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and safety programs with a strong focus on reducing single occupancy vehicles driving to campus in support of Cornell's Carbon Neutrality Commitment of 2035. Transportation safety programs, relating to pedestrian and other active transportation modes, are of great importance in supporting and encouraging alternative uses to travel.

This position provides autonomy with availability of management when needed. The schedule is variable, providing ample time for outreach and community collaborations. If you have energy and passion toward sustainability, responsible planning, community connections, and safety, you might be a great fit for this important role. As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction in any study," diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community. Please come join our community.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the role coordinates the University's programs to reduce single occupancy vehicles driving to campus. Oversees all aspects of TDM programs at Cornell by collecting data to evaluate transportation usage, promoting alternative transportation options, and working with community leaders to communicate effects of transportation issues in the surrounding areas. Oversees all aspects of transportation safety programs as relates to pedestrian and other active transportation modes, including identifying areas of concern, conducting safety audits, and implementing industry best practices. Plays a key role in the development and implementation of TDM and transportation safety initiatives. Leads initiatives associated with multimodal transportation needs of the campus community.

Develops, implements, and oversees TDM programs that increase the use of alternative transportation methods. Develops, implements, and oversees transportation safety programs in collaboration with CUPD and other campus stakeholders to improve transportation safety through the creation and implementation of safety education programs aimed at the campus community. Develops and implements methods to evaluate proposed and current TDM program components. Performs feasibility studies by modeling and forecasting a variety of transportation alternatives and issues.

Communicates and promotes alternative transportation initiatives to students and the community. Assists in communicating objectives, proposes policy changes, and develops plans and programs that minimize traffic flow and parking demand in and around the campus.

Works with staff, students, consultants, shared governance, and the community to ensure TDM goals are aligned with transportation and safety needs. This includes working with various community agencies and groups on alternative transportation options. Interacts frequently with other college departments and private contractors.

Participates in campus meetings to present planning proposals, gathers feedback from those affected by projects, and reviews overall project designs. Reviews campus construction plans and planning initiatives to ensure that all transportation modes are included and that designs follow industry best practices.

Works with the Assistant Director to develop the program budget.

Leads student workers and volunteers in programs that promote TDM and safety programs and incentives.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• An associate degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to adapt, combine, or make improvements to services, products, processes, and programs. Work requires reasoning skills and judgment. Ability to assist in and influence decisions concerning policy-setting. Ability to provide accurate information using a variety of communication modes.
• Excellent graphic, organizational, writing, and analytical skills are necessary, as well as the ability to create and make presentations to a wide variety of audiences and the public. Ability to work well in a team environment, flexibility, and capability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules is essential. Must demonstrate the organizational values of truth, respect, teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in planning or related field, or a bachelor's degree in planning or related field plus 2 or more years working in a similar position.

Cornell University provides excellent benefits that include professional development, access to many wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options, and great retirement options. Cornell provides generous paid leave provisions as well, including 3 weeks of vacation, health leave, personal leave, and 13 paid holidays (including end-of-year winter break). Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Ours is a values-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. All FCS employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

This is a full-time, non-academic staff, benefits-eligible opportunity located in Ithaca, New York.

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• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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