Campus Planner at InsideHigherEd

Posting Number:PG194353EPInternal Recruitment :NoWorking Title:Campus PlannerAnticipated Hiring Range:$95,000 - $100,900Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pmJob Location:Raleigh, NCDepartment :Campus Planning & Strategic InvestmentAbout the Department:The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:Design & ConstructionBusiness OperationsCampus Operations and MaintenanceCampus Planning and Strategic InvestmentWhether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.What we offer:Medical, Dental, and VisionFlexible Spending AccountRetirement ProgramsDisability PlansLife InsuranceAccident PlanPaid Time Off and Other Leave Programs12 Holidays Each YearTuition and Academic AssistanceAnd so much more!Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.Essential Job Duties:Join our Campus Planning team and help shape the future of NC State University. As a Campus Planner, you will play a key role in guiding long-term development, strategic initiatives, and space planning across one of the most dynamic and innovative campuses in the country. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who enjoys solving complex planning challenges, collaborating with varied stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact on the physical environment of the university.In this role, the position provides Campus Planning and NCSU Colleges with expertise in planning for long-range campus development projects, campus strategic initiatives, and space analysis and management. The position works closely with other Facilities Division units and stakeholders across campus. This position may manage outside designers, may produce in-house studies, and provide space data analysis for decision-making.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The work required for this role involves a high degree of complexity and requires functioning as the technical or subject matter expert. Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:A) Planning, Analysis, and DesignTranslate the university’s strategic plan into the required campus facilities to meet the plan’s goals and objectives.Provide design solutions for a broad range of architectural, interior, and engineering planning issues essential to meet the university’s physical development needs.Analyze, document, and develop planning projects, policies and procedures, and informal project designs to address the university’s physical campus needs.Typical duties include:Developing facilities planning and design strategies for building architecture and interior spaces.Developing space programs and space analysis.Leading architectural and space studies, including coordination with building (MEP) and lab systems analysis.Identifying and developing project alternative design options.Recommending planning and design solutions guided by the Physical Master Plan.B) Support for the Physical Master PlanAssist in providing recommendations on implementing the Physical Master Plan focused on architecture, interior, and land use design.This is accomplished through the development of schematic designs, feasibility studies, and development plans considering the various facility components of the campus.Projects may also include assisting with the planning and design of: Infrastructure, Mobility support systems, ADA accessibility, and Other general facilities planning and development support functions.C) Stakeholder Coordination and RepresentationWork requires considerable contact with campus leadership, as well as with architects, engineers, and other related industry professionals.This requires the ability to lead and assemble the appropriate stakeholders to make the highest and best decisions for the university.This position represents the university as an expert.Other Responsibilities:Complexity of WorkWork assignments may involve unique factors and be lacking in precedence on which to base decisions.Assignments may be technically complex as evidenced by a high number of variables.Work assignments are often technically complex, involving unique challenges with limited precedent, requiring a high degree of professional expertise in detailed technical procedures.Work is often performed independently, requiring professional knowledge of complex and/or detailed technical procedures.Work performed includes exercising judgment and decision-making that directly impacts life, health, safety, and/or the environment.Potential Oversight and AuthorityThis position may be responsible for consultation, evaluation, planning, design, design review, and approval of campus development plans, buildings, utility systems, site plans, mapping, and infrastructure.The position may provide project management oversight and may include supervision of lower-level staff.Responsibilities may include overseeing major campus planning efforts and managing the implementation of projects/plans according to building codes and zoning regulations, which may include approval authority.Work may require considerable public contact to explain planning or design projects, analysis of data, and standards. This may require appearances before campus administration, college administrations, regulatory bodies, and building committees to provide consultation and design or technical assistance, and may require negotiation to determine the feasibility of project implementation.Work may require professional licensure or other certifications.Minimum Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Other Required Qualifications:Manage multiple projects and prioritize projects.Anticipate issues and formulate options to resolve them.Use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans.Schedule people and tasks to achieve goals with minimal oversight.Experience with capital project budgeting and cost estimation.Ability to evaluate, develop, and manage processes, procedures, and guidelines related to campus planning and development.Strong working knowledge of architecture and/or engineering principles.In-depth knowledge of university planning efforts (master planning, project development, space programming).Proven experience in developing planning and design strategies for varied building types.Influence design solutions from programmatic requirements.Familiarity with building codes and standards in government or university environments.Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices.Effective oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect and interact with a variety of stakeholders and campus leadership.Facilitate a proactive, collaborative, and transparent process for planning and developing the campus.Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, database & information collection.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with architecture design for complex projects, strategic planning for the physical campus, and/or space planning & programming.Experience with university design and planning projects either as a consultant or university/institutional experience.Required License(s) or Certification(s):Valid driver’s license required.Valid NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.Valid NC Driver's License required:YesCommercial Driver's License required:NoJob Open Date:12/16/2025Anticipated Close Date:Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter.Position Number:00065570Position Type:Exempt Professional StaffFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00Appointment:12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID:442010 - Campus PlanningEEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.