Director, Alabama Traffic Safety Center

The purpose of this position is to administer and coordinate Alabama Traffic Safety Center ( ATSC ) activities, programs, classes, and functions.

• Administer and coordinate all ATSC activities, programs, classes, and functions.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel to implement and maintain services and programs.
• Recommend and implement policies, procedures and actions related to the legislative mandates of the ATSC .
• Schedule defensive driving/motorcycle classes and maintain a master calendar for all ATSC activities.
• Develop and monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are correct, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepare the Annual Report, Unit Planning and Assessment Report.
• Participate in University meetings and workshops to assure the ATSC is operating within university guidelines and mission statement.
• Research and maintain current trends in traffic safety and technology for the purpose of communicating information in the various programs conducted by ATSC personnel.
• Oversee vehicle/motorcycle/trailers preventive maintenance programs and activities to ensure ATSC vehicles/motorcycles/trailers are maintained in a safe and effective operating condition.
• Serve as liaison with the state legislature and other governmental agencies.
• Maintain adequate staffing.
• Write grants to obtain additional funding for program expansion.
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance of the Traffic Safety Center facilities.
• Teaching responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, evaluate, and supervise direct reports in performing duties as charged.

Additional Duties

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by always demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge to perform administrative and teaching functions;
• Knowledge of writing a technical course syllabus;
• Knowledge of budgetary practices, teaching competencies, personnel processes;
• Ability to review, write and interpret technical information and communicate it effectively; Strong leadership, interpersonal, multitasking, planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible;
• Ability to analyze situations, define issues and draw conclusions;
• Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to think and work independently;
• Ability to analyze business, personnel and technical issues, create action plans and solve problems;
• Ability to be punctual, set priorities, maintain confidentiality and credibility;
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve ATSC goals.

Education and Experience

The educational requirement for this position is: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred Education substituted for experience? No This position requires: Experience in safety, teaching, administrative, grant writing, and budgeting principles required. Experience working in a professional safety organization is preferred. Familiarity with Motorcycle Safety Training and the MSF Curriculum is preferred. Experience substituted for education? No

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid driver’s license

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Teaching or administering a Drivers Safety program

Environmental Working Conditions

Travel Requirements

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Physical Requirements

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: Up to 2/3 of the time; walking: Up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: Up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Over 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Up to 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time.

This position has the following special vision requirements:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: Valid driver’s license Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: None

Open Date

Open Date 05/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.