Campus Bicycle Program Coordinator
University of Florida - gainesville, FL
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Campus Bicycle Program Coordinator Apply now ( Job no: 533390 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Transportation Services Department: FS-OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY Classification Title: Campus Bicycle Program Coordinator Job Description: Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: â— Facilitate Bicycle Friendly University application process with relevant campus and community stakeholders and implement feedback from that process as necessary. â—‹ Recommend and implement new services, programs, opportunities and facilities to help UF achieve and maintain a minimum of Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University status. â— Facilitate a Campus Bicycle Master Plan in partnership with the Division of Planning, Design and Construction and other relevant campus and community stakeholders. â— Identify data needs and coordinate ongoing data collection to provide relevant information on campus bicycle programming and infrastructure effectiveness. â— Develop and implement bicycle education and outreach programming including: â—‹ Incoming student cycling/alternative transportation resources for distribution at Preview sessions â—‹ New employee cycling/alternative transportation resources â—‹ Lectures or presentations to classes and groups on and off campus â—‹ Teach learn to ride, bicycle safety and traffic skills classes â—‹ Appropriate educational content for faculty, staff, and university administrators â—‹ Student centered bicycle safety content â—‹ Programming to increase awareness of bicycles as a safe and viable alternative mode of transportation â—‹ Coordinate education and enforcement with the University Police Department â—‹ Safe driving programming and content relevant to bicycle interactions â— Assist in developing and participate in campus initiatives related to cycle commuting and safe cycling (e.g. incentive programs, programs that facilitate bicycle use) â— Coordinate and manage bicycle transportation related outreach events for campus audiences (e.g. specific bike events, participation in relevant campus-wide events) â— Coordinate and manage existing and future campus social bicycle programs (currently Gator Gears and Department Bike Share) â—‹ Hire, train and oversee intern mechanic team â—‹ Oversee repair and maintenance of fleet bicycles â— Participate in maintenance and repair of campus bike facilities including: â—‹ Dero Fix-It stations on campus â—‹ Bike rack condition monitoring â— 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. â— Follow and understand relevant studies, reports and current best practices in bicycle programming. â— Serve as resource on bicycle related best practices for the campus. â— Provide input on additions or changes to on-road and end-trip bicycle facilities including: â—‹ Advise on bicycle rack placement â—‹ Develop comprehensive bike network plan, including bike parking & wayfinding â—‹ Provide input about on-road facilities (bike lanes, bike boxes, sharrows, etc) â—‹ Collaborate with key campus stakeholders to implement the Campus Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan as they pertain to cycling â—‹ Provide input on end trip facilities associated with newly constructed buildings, including bike parking and shower facilities â— Provide input on implementation of cycling relevant planning tools including: â—‹ Americans with Disabilities Act â—‹ Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices â—‹ Knowledge of regulations published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and Federal Highway Administration that pertain to bicycling â— 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: â—‹ Experience in a bicycle-focused program promoting the adoption of bicycling as transportation (rather than recreation focus) â—‹ Professional experience with and knowledge of bicycles, bicycle mechanics, the bicycle industry, current trends in bicycle education and bicycle infrastructure design â—‹ Familiarity with either/both the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling/Traffic Skills 101 or Cycling Savvy Curriculum, Active Certification credentials preferred â—‹ Strong basic office computing skills. â—‹ 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 â—‹ Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work as part of a team to reach organizational objectives â—‹ Skill in organizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines â—‹ Familiarity with bicycle/pedestrian-relevant sections of Florida Statutes/FDOT regulations â—‹ At least two years of experience in higher education bicycle programming and/or operations â—‹ 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 ourVeteran'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
Created: 2024-10-06