Space Planner

Position Details Position Information Posting date

07/23/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129206

Position Title

Space Planner

Hiring Range Minimum

$83,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$104,400

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Space Planner provides planning, design and limited project management for new program spaces, department relocation, small- and medium-scale building renovations and, occasionally, new construction. The position facilitates and manages projects from initial programming and conceptual design through project budgeting and scheduling, and, when necessary, solicitation of licensed professionals to proceed with the building permit, design development and construction processes. The Planner also is responsible for analyzing space data, managing space use and utilization studies, and updating space standards and guidelines.

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' eperience or combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to architecture, interior design, construction management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years in planning, designing, and facilitation design and construction projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with design and/or construction software, such as Auto Cad, Revit, and Sketch Up

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with a broad variety of higher education design environments
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Joanna Whitcomb, Joanna Whitcomb, Senior Director of Campus Planning

Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is

driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Additional Instructions Quick Link

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Key Accountabilities Description Space Planning Projects

• Meet with client(s) to develop and document programming requirements
• Identify space options and determine required renovations/changes to the space
• Document proposed scope of work, including project schedule, budget, and phasing
• Prepare presentation materials to include floorplan options, furnishings, finish concepts, and other materials to…