If you’ve ever hopped on a UCSF shuttle, parked at a garage, or even walked across campus, chances are you’ve been helped—directly or indirectly—by the UCSF Transportation team.
Behind the scenes, this dedicated group keeps everything flowing, from patients making it to their appointments on time to staff arriving for their shifts.
On April 11, the department hosted its second Transportation Job Fair at Mission Bay, welcoming job seekers from across the Bay Area and opening the door to exciting opportunities. However, this event wasn’t just about filling open positions—it was about fueling the future of UCSF.
Meet Tim: From Tax Firm to Transportation Finance
When Tim Yu showed up at the first Transportation Job Fair in November 2024, he didn’t even know it was a job fair.
“I thought it was just an in-person interview,” he laughed. “But I walked in and saw all the booths and realized, ‘Oh, this is something bigger.’”
Yu had already done a Zoom interview, but meeting the hiring manager and team face-to-face changed everything.
“I was nervous,” he recalled. “But they were super kind and told me it was okay to be nervous. That helped me open up and really explain what I bring to the table.”
Yu joined UCSF Transportation in December 2024 as a Financial Analyst, helping manage and track funds collected from parking garages. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of campus transportation, his role is a vital piece of the puzzle.
“Most people don’t realize that UCSF Transportation generates a lot of its own revenue through parking and shuttle services,” said Yu. “Making sure that money is accounted for properly helps us continue supporting other departments across UCSF. I never expected to feel this connected to something so big.”
Meet Jaime: From Parking Assistant to Acting Senior Manager
While Tim’s story is about getting a foot in the door, Jaime Mac’s story is about growing within. He started at UCSF 18 years ago as a Parking Assistant, and now Mac is the Acting Senior Manager for Parking.
“I was scared when I first got offered the interim role,” he said. “I didn’t know if I could do it. But six weeks in, and with the support from leadership, I’m getting more acclimated to the role.”
For Mac, the best part of the transition has been visiting different UCSF campuses and connecting with frontline staff.
“They’ve been so warm and supportive,” he shared. “It’s been really rewarding to hear their congratulations and to listen to what’s happening across different sites.”
Mac has also seen how deeply the work of his team matters, especially to patients.
“Our Bayfront valet team builds relationships with patients,” he said. “Some even bring the team cookies or drinks just to say thank you. That small act of parking a car can really take a load off someone who’s already dealing with so much.”
Why It Matters
Whether you’ve been here for two decades or two months, UCSF Transportation is a place where careers grow and people care. Events like the job fair are more than just recruitment—they’re about showing how every role, from finance to valet service, plays a part in something bigger.
Mac puts it perfectly: “We’re lucky to work somewhere that truly supports its people. If you don’t get the job on your first try—don’t give up. Keep showing up. There’s opportunity here.”
Yu agrees: “Just be yourself. Come prepared, ask questions, and show them what you’ve got. UCSF is full of people who will root for you.”
