Director of Academic Facilities Planning

Director of Academic Facilities Planning

Job Summary

The Office of Academic Affairs seeks a Director of Academic Facilities Planning to lead strategic facilities planning and space management initiatives aligned with the University's long-term goals. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Budget and Finance, this role will focus on shaping the physical campus environment to support the institution's academic, research, and community missions. This individual will play a key role in aligning budget and capital facilities planning with the University's strategic priorities.



Responsibilities
This role will include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Visioning

• Develop and implement long-range facilities plans, aligning physical infrastructure and campus facilities with institutional goals and budgets
• Engage in strategic planning efforts to ensure the campus's growth and facilities adapt to changing academic and operational needs
  
  

Space & Facilities Planning

• Conduct space utilization studies to assess current use of facilities and recommend ways to optimize space
• Plan for new construction, renovations, and expansions, ensuring they support academic and research goals and are financially feasible
• Coordinate with faculty and administrative units to understand their needs and translate their needs into programmatic requirements

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

• Integrate sustainable design principles in planning projects to meet institutional sustainability goals
• Promote environmentally responsible planning practices in coordination with the University goals and university partners

Campus-Community Engagement

• Foster partnerships across campus to promote mutually beneficial development
• Work with community stakeholders to ensure facilities planning aligns with the needs and values of the surrounding community

Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Ensuring facilities planning projects comply with the University's Comprehensive Physical Plan and align with university space planning and design standards
• Coordinate with colleagues on campus to adhere to safety and accessibility standards

Project Management & Implementation

• Oversee the planning, design, and construction phases of facilities construction projects
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure projects meet design intent, budget, and timeline

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize data on space utilization, student demographics, enrollment trends, budgets, and other metrics to inform planning decisions
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, demonstrating how planning initiatives align with institutional objectives

Advisory & Collaboration Role

• Act as a resource and subject matter expert for university leadership on facilities and campus development issues
• Collaborate across departments, including Academic Affairs, University Facilities, and Health Sciences (to name a few), to coordinate planning efforts
• Build and nurture strong relationships across the University community, gaining a nuanced understanding of diverse needs and navigating complex bureaucratic systems effectively

To excel in this role, the Director of Academic Facilities Planning should be a strategic thinker, a skilled problem solver, and a collaborative leader. Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach are essential for success in managing intricate planning initiatives within a complex organizational structure.



Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and effective communications skills required.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.



Preferences

• A master's degree in architecture, planning, interior design, construction management or related degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in higher education campus planning and architectural programming.
• Demonstration of ability to generate architectural space programming studies, and architectural project work plans.
  • Knowledge of the operations of a comprehensive research university.
  • NCARB-certification or CFM certification preferred.
    
    
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41554B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8-5, occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Department: 00002 - SR VP Academic Affairs Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $140-$165k
Close Date: 4/18/2025
Open Until Filled:

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