Manager,Space Planning Job Laredo area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address

20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .

Job Description Purpose and Scope

The Manager, Space Planning is responsible for managing the college's space inventory and utilization data to support strategic planning for moves and renovations, managing space allocation data, creating floor plans and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation of all campus spaces, collaborates with academic and administrative departments, and provides data-driven insights to optimize the use of physical assets in alignment with institutional goals.

Essential

Job Functions

Creates, maintains and updates the college's space inventory database, including, floor plans, room classifications, departmental assignments, and usage types

Ensures compliance with state and federal reporting requirements (e.g., THECB, IPEDS, FICM standards), as well organizational policies

Collaborates with academic and administrative units to validate space data and support planning initiatives

Analyzes space utilization trends and provides recommendations for efficient use of facilities

Generates space metrics reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and external agencies

Supports capital planning, renovation, and relocation projects with accurate space data

Coordinates space audits and lead continuous improvement of space data accuracy

Serves as the primary liaison for space data requests and reporting

May be responsible for leading and supervising a team engaged in space planning projects

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of space planning and utilization principles in a higher education context
Familiarity with academic and administrative space needs and scheduling practices
Ensure compliance with fire, life, and safety guidelines
Knowledge of reporting standards for space data in colleges and universities
Proficiency in computer-aided design software and other space planning tools
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail
Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and space standards
Strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools
Strong skills in managing projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation is preferred

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

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