Academic Space Planner

Position Overview

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) invites applications and nominations for the position of Academic Space Planner. University physical space is a valuable resource that supports the University’s academic enterprise. The Academic Space Planner will report to the Director for Space Planning and Management and will use innovative strategies to analyze and identify solutions for campus space needs.

The position must ensure space use is consistent with University strategic goals and reflect the principles of effective, functional, flexible and efficient use of space.

The Academic Space Planner will perform administrative and technical work in conducting short and long range facility space and master planning, work flow analysis, space and facility usage, reporting and data management, and project design. This position will develop, maintain and oversee an inventory of University building and space data through the use of space management technology and other appropriate methods and will be responsible for space data assessment and input.

This position will also assign and classify space according to applicable standards and procedures consistent with established guidelines and/or applicable legislation and will provide space use statistics, customized analysis, floor plans and space data to campus departments and University officials.

An 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity university, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge. With a student body in excess of 15,000 students, approximately 700 faculty and research awards of over $100M, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through 8 colleges, JSNN (joint school), the Honors College and the Graduate College.

The University graduates the largest number of African American students in engineering, science, agriculture and technology in the nation. It offers over 59 Bachelors, 36 Masters, 11 Ph.D. programs; and 43 fully online and certificate programs. The University is one of the 17 constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The 2030 strategic plan focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities, innovative pathways to track and acquire academic certificates and degrees, designing for diverse student populations, including post-traditional students, disadvantaged and students with disabilities; and use of advanced technologies, including process automation, to streamline and simplify business operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Business Administration, Industrial Technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 3 or more years of space planning experience
• Project Management experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD
• Familiar with UNC System space use reporting platform
• Familiar with space scheduling and management platforms
• Experience with building systems, codes, and ADA requirements

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On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

• Position Number: 003907
• Recruitment Salary Range:
  Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent
  - Full-time
• Tenure Track:
  No
• Organizational Division:
  Office of the Sr. Vice Provost
• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  Sr. Vice Provost
  - Academic Affairs
• Organizational Unit:
  Office of the Senior Vice Provost