Assistant Vice President for Transportation, Parking & Mobility Services (AVP)
Assistant Vice President for Transportation, Parking & Mobility Services (AVP)
The University of Houston (UH), an academically rigorous and research-focused institution in Houston, Texas, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of assistant vice president for transportation, parking & mobility services (AVP). This is an on-site leadership role.
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest universities in Texas. The university is committed to providing affordable and accessible educational opportunities to a diverse student population, including many first-generation college students. UH offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a broad range of disciplines, including business, engineering, education, health professions, law, and the arts.
Reporting to the senior associate vice chancellor and senior associate vice president for administration, the assistant vice president for transportation, parking & mobility services provides visionary leadership for one of the largest and most complex parking and mobility operations in higher education. The position is responsible for the strategic direction, financial stewardship, planning, and operational management of the UH’s comprehensive parking, transportation, and mobility enterprise, which supports the needs of a vibrant urban campus community of nearly 49,000 students, as well as faculty, staff, visitors, patients, and event attendees.
The AVP manages an annual budget of $28.2 million, leads a highly experienced team of 15 professionals, including five direct reports, and oversees an auxiliary operation that manages more than 25,000 parking spaces across six parking garages, numerous gated and ungated surface lots, visitor parking facilities, and specialized parking assets. The operation also supports a robust transportation network designed to meet the evolving mobility needs of one of the nation’s largest public urban research universities. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of mobility at a dynamic, fast-growing institution committed to innovation, student success, and community engagement.
Salary Range: $160,000-$190,000
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, urban planning, transportation, or a related field. A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related discipline is preferred. Candidates should bring a minimum of ten years of directly related professional experience, including at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in parking, transportation, mobility services, or another complex, customer-focused operation.
Candidates should also demonstrate expertise in pricing strategy, financial modeling, and parking supply-and-demand analysis, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial, operational, and strategic information effectively to senior leaders and executive audiences. Experience leading teams, managing organizational change, and overseeing relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers is essential.
Application and Nomination
The University of Houston has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/7260042
- Contact J. Scott Derrick at jsd@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
Visit the University of Houston website at www.uh.edu
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.