Campus Planner

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Working Title

Working Title Campus Planner

Position Location

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position

Research Professional Position No

Posting Number

Posting Number AP

Position Type

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Classification Title Management III

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Work Hours/Week

Work Hours/Week 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range $130,000 - $140,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/15/2025

Description of Work Unit

Campus Planning leads the development and implementation of the Campus Master Plan, Campus Sub‑area plans, School/College/Division unit Facilities Master Plans and the advance planning initiatives that result from those high level, guiding facilities planning documents. Includes the following services: building records and archives; mapping & GIS; interior design; landscape architecture; signage, way finding, and access; space and data. The Campus Planning group is responsible for the update of the Campus Master Plan.

The Assistant Director for Campus Planning, or Campus Planner, is responsible for the following:

• Lead University Master Plan initiatives to inform all space planning, building and facility development, and renovation projects. Coordinates with CSU strategic planning, ensuring the coordination of campus subarea plans, and other facilities and exterior land use studies. Oversees consultants that CSU hires to develop the University Master Plan.
• Oversee all university campus plans and advance campus development in a manner consistent with the University Master Plan and the University’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Conducts and coordinates long‑term, integrated planning with CSU STRATA, City of Fort Collins, and County planning and development teams.
• Supervise and approve campus landscape architecture planning, design, and projects via in‑house staff design and professional consultant services.
• Assist and help to coordinate applicable campus sustainability initiatives into facilities planning.
• Coordinate with CSU Transportation and assist in the assessment and development of multimodal planning: campus pedestrian & bike pathways, ADA accessibility, transportation networks, and other plans as needed.
• Prioritizes the highest and best use of campus space resources (interior and exterior) and maximizes benefit to the university by coordinating with FM Sections and other campus groups to develop planning, renovation, and construction projects.

• Oversee and support the University Space Manager and ensure successful delivery of the following tasks:
  • Develop, establish, and control the methods, procedures, and systems to increase overall effectiveness of facilities utilization and management.
  • Conduct negotiations with college/departmental/divisional contacts regarding space requirements and appropriate space allocations to ensure the efficient use of University space.
  • Proactive management of University space with…