Manager, Parking

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 275684

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Manager, Parking, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the parking and transportation experience for Duke University Health System (DUHS) and the Duke School of Medicine (SOM). You will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-focused services that support patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and learners across a world-renowned academic health system.

Your expertise in operations, technology, analytics, and relationship building will help create efficient, accessible, and secure parking solutions that advance Duke's mission of excellence in education, research, and patient care.

Be Bold.

As the Manager, Parking, you will provide strategic leadership for parking operations, technology platforms, transportation systems, and customer service initiatives across DUHS and SOM. You will partner with leaders across the institution to develop innovative solutions, leverage data-driven insights, and enhance the overall parking experience for the Duke community.

What You'll Do

Lead Parking Operations

Direct the day-to-day operation and support of parking technology systems, access control platforms, transportation management tools, and related hardware and software.
Ensure parking systems operate efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Oversee parking facility utilization, waitlist management, occupancy controls, and access programs.

Drive Strategy & Innovation

Collaborate with University and Health System leaders to develop long-range strategic plans and operational initiatives.
Identify and implement technology enhancements and process improvements that strengthen service delivery and operational performance.
Support enterprise-wide initiatives through thoughtful planning, prioritization, and execution.

Manage Systems Integration & Technology

Serve as a subject matter expert for parking and transportation technology systems.
Ensure effective integration between parking platforms and enterprise systems, including SAP, Workday, Duke Card, access control systems, payroll deduction modules, and student information systems.
Partner with IT teams and stakeholders to support system enhancements, upgrades, and optimization efforts.

Build Strong Partnerships

Serve as the primary liaison between Parking Services, DUHS leadership, Support Services, IT teams, clinics, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Communications teams to develop and deliver clear, consistent messaging related to parking programs, policies, and system updates.
Foster productive relationships with internal departments and external partners.

Oversee Vendor & Contract Management

Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
Review, negotiate, and monitor service agreements, maintenance contracts, software licenses, and performance expectations.
Ensure vendor performance aligns with organizational goals and service standards.

Leverage Data & Analytics

Utilize data and reporting tools to analyze parking utilization, occupancy trends, customer demand, and enforcement metrics.
Provide leadership with actionable insights that support operational improvements and future planning.
Monitor emerging industry trends and recommend innovative solutions.

Lead and Develop Teams

Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and evaluate departmental staff.
Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Provide leadership that promotes engagement, operational excellence, and outstanding service.

Additional Responsibilities

Support special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Participate in occasional evening and weekend activities as business needs require.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll be part of an organization known for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that impact thousands of community members every day while working alongside talented professionals who are committed to making a difference.

Whether you're improving operations through technology, developing strategic partnerships, or identifying new ways to enhance the customer experience, your work will help shape the future of parking and transportation services across one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work generally requires a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant or comparable professional experience in this field. Prefer direct medical or university experience in the parking/operations field. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and operating a complex parking organization. Demonstrated ability to oversee a busy parking operation, provide and analyze reports, oversight, and proposals useful for decision-making; project management completion in a timely manner; strategic planning for future growth; supervising personnel (including contract employees) and managing organizational resources and time management in an effective and efficient manner.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,766.00 to USD $97,798.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).