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Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Parking Services Program Aide in the Campus Operations. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.Please be advised that TarletonStateUniversity will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense toascertainwhether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton StateUniversity subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Parking Services Program Aide, under general supervision, performs duties in parking enforcement, traffic control dispatch, and Special Controlled Access Network stations, and offers public assistance to university employees, students, and visitors. This is an in-office position in Stephenville Texas. Position is temporary based on the needs of the University with a maximum of 19 work hours per week.

The Parking Services Program Aide, under general supervision, will be responsible for providing parking information and campus directions to our customers, maintaining a standing stationary position to assist authorized vehicles in parking efficiently, and performing traffic direction while working Parking Services and Transportation. You can expect a lot of public interaction while providing customer service and traffic direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforces parking regulations by giving warnings and issuing parking citations including checking for overtime or illegal/restricted parking while driving a university vehicle. Applies and removes immobility devices. Keeps records and makes detailed reports. Moves and sets up barrels, barricades and other traffic control equipment.
• May perform duties in dispatch office handling routine and emergency calls, disseminating information to the appropriate parties, providing license plate and parking permit information, coordinating activities with other agencies and/or emergency services and may direct the actions of other parking service officers
• Provides information to employees, students, and visitors regarding campus parking regulations and directions.
• Assists with coordination of department activities during special events. Assists with uniform and equipment inventory.
• Provides low-level security while patrolling. Performs traffic control and direction duties.
• Maintaining a standing stationary position to assist authorized vehicles in parking efficiently
• Public interaction while providing customer service and traffic direction and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Be friendly, courteous, and have strong people and verbal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Work cooperatively with others or on your own

Other Requirements:

• May work rotating shifts

Compensation:

The target base hourly salary is $16.83/hr. and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.