Campus Bicycle Program Coordinator

Classification Title:

Campus Bicycle Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Facilitate Bicycle Friendly University application process with relevant campus and community stakeholders and implement feedback from that process as necessary.

○ Recommend and implement new services, programs, opportunities and facilities to help UF achieve and maintain a minimum of Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University status.
• Facilitate a Campus Bicycle Master Plan in partnership with the Division of Planning, Design and Construction and other relevant campus and community stakeholders.
• Identify data needs and coordinate ongoing data collection to provide relevant information on campus bicycle programming and infrastructure effectiveness.
• Develop and implement bicycle education and outreach programming including:

○ Incoming student cycling/alternative transportation resources for distribution at Preview sessions

○ New employee cycling/alternative transportation resources

○ Lectures or presentations to classes and groups on and off campus

○ Teach learn to ride, bicycle safety and traffic skills classes

○ Appropriate educational content for faculty, staff, and university administrators

○ Student centered bicycle safety content

○ Programming to increase awareness of bicycles as a safe and viable alternative mode of transportation

○ Coordinate education and enforcement with the University Police Department

○ Safe driving programming and content relevant to bicycle interactions
• Assist in developing and participate in campus initiatives related to cycle commuting and safe cycling (e.g. incentive programs, programs that facilitate bicycle use)
• Coordinate and manage bicycle transportation related outreach events for campus audiences (e.g. specific bike events, participation in relevant campus-wide events)
• Coordinate and manage existing and future campus social bicycle programs (currently Gator Gears and Department Bike Share)

○ Hire, train and oversee intern mechanic team

○ Oversee repair and maintenance of fleet bicycles
• Participate in maintenance and repair of campus bike facilities including:

○ Dero Fix-It stations on campus

○ Bike rack condition monitoring
• Actively collaborate with key local partners, including The City of Gainesville, Alachua County, State of Florida Bike/Ped Coordinator, Gainesville Cycling Club, Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation, the Freewheel Project and others on relevant bicycle programs and data collection efforts.
• Follow and understand relevant studies, reports and current best practices in bicycle programming.
• Serve as resource on bicycle related best practices for the campus.
• Provide input on additions or changes to on-road and end-trip bicycle facilities including:

○ Advise on bicycle rack placement

○ Develop comprehensive bike network plan, including bike parking & wayfinding

○ Provide input about on-road facilities (bike lanes, bike boxes, sharrows, etc)

○ Collaborate with key campus stakeholders to implement the Campus Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan as they pertain to cycling

○ Provide input on end trip facilities associated with newly constructed buildings, including bike parking and shower facilities
• Provide input on implementation of cycling relevant planning tools including:

○ Americans with Disabilities Act

○ Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

○ Knowledge of regulations published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and Federal Highway Administration that pertain to bicycling
• Partner with University Police Department on bicycle registration and theft deterrence education program

Working hours - 8:30/9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday (with adjustment based on evening and weekend requirements)

A criminal background will be conducted.

Advertised Salary:

Expected starting salary $21.50 - $24.90 hourly based on experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

○ Experience in a bicycle-focused program promoting the adoption of bicycling as transportation (rather than recreation focus)

○ Professional experience with and knowledge of bicycles, bicycle mechanics, the bicycle industry, current trends in bicycle education and bicycle infrastructure design

○ Familiarity with either/both the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling/Traffic Skills 101 or Cycling Savvy Curriculum, Active Certification credentials preferred

○ Strong basic office computing skills.

○ Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a diverse community, and with partners from a range of backgrounds to resolve complex situations and produce deliverables with tact and diplomacy

○ Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work as part of a team to reach organizational objectives

○ Skill in organizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines

○ Familiarity with bicycle/pedestrian-relevant sections of Florida Statutes/FDOT regulations

○ At least two years of experience in higher education bicycle programming and/or operations

○ Expertise in bicycle safety education best practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 04 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time