Class Code:.........0117-Rev

Position #:(PSA )...........

Developed by:.............PD

Reviewed by:..............SG

Approved by:..............LK

Date:............3/04; 01/06

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Position Description

TITLE: Higher Education Planner/Space & Facilities

DIVISION: Administration

REPORTS TO: Director, Office of Capital Planning & Design

GRADE: 13

SUPERVISES: May supervise the work of support staff and student assistants.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for the general oversight of the University’s space management, campus planning and landscape infrastructure design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Design, the position is responsible for the following planning activities:

Analyze requests for space and develop recommendations to address needs within existing University space and budgetary restraints. Present recommendations to the University’s Committee for Space Enhancement, Design, and Allocation.

Manage campus space assignments and utilization, coordinate space requests, process, coordinate, and implement move plans.

Conduct strategic studies that relate to long-term space/facilities development and development of options and plans for University facilities.

Assist in the preparation of the annual capital budget and capital budget renewal requests.

Participate in the development of the University Master Plan, including planning for public/private partnerships on leased University land.

Campus planning responsibilities include the development and management of exterior hardscape design standards and the planning of sidewalks, roads, and landscape infrastructure.

Participate in the long-range strategic planning of University facilities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution with a concentration in planning, architecture, or interior design; five years of professional experience in planning and management of facility space, preferably in a higher education setting; significant experience with interior space planning and architectural design procedures; general knowledge of fire codes and building systems; demonstrated computer proficiency, including ability to utilize Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; demonstrated sound analytical and organizational skills, and excellent abilities in oral and written communications and presentations; demonstrated capability to work in a collaborative decision making environment, and proven ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently. PREFERRED: general campus planning experience; knowledge of AutoCAD space management software programs and graphics software.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBMECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.