Senior University Space Planner
Company:
Kennesaw State University
Job Location:
Category:
Facilities Management
Type:
Full-Time
Job ID: 286166
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Assists in managing space planning initiatives and facility projects across the University. Engages with the campus community and space planning committees to optimize existing space and support the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Leads special initiatives, coordinates cross-functional teams, and represents the Office of Planning, Design, and Construction on committees assigned by the Executive Director of Space Administration.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates daily space management operations by addressing stakeholder requests in alignment with KSU's strategic and master plans
2. Engages regularly with Deans, Department Directors, Vice Presidents, and other leaders to coordinate and conduct internal and external surveys, gathering essential planning and programming data from sources such as user interviews, space surveys, and benchmarking studies
3. Reviews space data and utilization reports to support informed decision-making.
4. Updates the space database manager as needed to reflect changes in room use or renovations, ensuring accurate coding of all academic space types
5. Collaborates with campus planners on projects to support university space management and campus planning initiatives
6. Works closely with Academic Affairs and Enrollment Services, providing expertise on academic space inventory and requirements
7. Prepares presentation materials for monthly SPWG meetings and quarterly Executive Group sessions and records and distributes meeting minutes
8. Ensures completion of follow-up tasks and tracks actions related to the space governance process
9. Manages coordination and communication of classroom maintenance work and upgrades with key stakeholders, including the Registrar, Colleges, UITS, EVM, and Door Access teams
10. Drafts space allocation letters to document and notify units of changes in space assignments
11. Assists stakeholders in transitioning from space allocation to project or move planning
12. Conducts research, gathers data upon request, and performs physical space audits as needed
13. Provides high-level customer service support for the space planning process and department leadership
14. Develops standards and guidelines for space policies and procedures, consults with other institutions to establish best practices, and promotes uniform space utilization standards across the university
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
Required Experience
Seven (7) years of experience managing multiple projects, including facilities planning and design, master planning, and space planning
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Prior experience with planning or space management within a college or university
Proposed Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines.
Quickly adapts to changing situations.
Proactive and self-motivated.
Able to build relationships and coordinate with internal staff at all levels in a positive and productive manner.
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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