Campus Planner

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Posted: 20-Jan-24

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Affirmative Action/Diversity
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4949642

Campus Planner
About the Opportunity
Northeastern University's Planning, Real Estate and Facilities (PREF) division is seeking a Campus Planner to join a talented team of planners, architects, and designers at a dynamic, top tier, urban research university.
The mission of PREF is to shape and care for Northeastern University's physical environment in support of learning and discovery. Under the direction of the Director of Campus Planning, the Campus Planner will facilitate campus-wide planning initiatives and space planning work for various campus users to improve and maximize the use of campus space in support of Northeastern's academic mission. The Campus Planner will lead campus planning studies, either done in-house or through the management of external consultants, and collaborate with other planners and staff in PREF to develop short- and long-term solutions to existing and anticipated space needs in Northeastern's expanding global campus network.
Process and Study Management

• Manage planning studies and develop space program options and approaches to solve specific space needs and goals of the University.
• Liaise with and manage external consultants to work on various Northeastern planning efforts.
• Manage space and campus planning studies in Boston and select global locations.

Programmatic Design and Planning

• Conceptualize space program needs into practical short- and long-term space planning options.
• Collaborate with other members of the Campus Planning & Design team who are solving similar space needs to devise creative solutions to utilize space more efficiently.
• Be aware of and track industry trends across and understand how these trends affects Northeastern's space and design planning processes.
• Be aware of and track sustainability trends and implications for future planning and design projects.

Internal and External Communications

• Assemble graphically clear and compelling presentations and other communication materials that distill planning process, scenarios and recommendations.
• Conduct presentations to PREF leadership, NU community, external partners and organizations, government agencies, and elected officials.
• Develop and present scenarios to help inform decisions regarding campus space use.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Express an ability, willingness, and comfort working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, linguistic styles, and socio-economic statuses
• Have an understanding or the ability to learn about the climate, orientation, needs, and values of other groups, organizations, and cultures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and professional experience in Architecture, Urban Planning, Space Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field.
• Ability to solve space and site planning issues, understand urban planning context, collaborate as a team.
• Comfort to communicate in written, verbal, and graphic form.
• Comfort and ability to switch between competing tasks and priorities.
• Experience and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience and comfort using AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability, willingness, and comfort working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, linguistic styles, and socio-economic status.
• Ability, willingness, or experience managing interns or co-op students.

Position Type
Facilities
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Campus-Planner_R114753
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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