Academic Space Planner

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

State Health Benefits of North Carolia

TSERS retirement

12 Paid Holidays

Campus Recreation Center Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for the Academic Space Planner role. The incumbent will conduct space and master planning, workflow analysis, and data management to ensure efficient utilization of campus space aligned with university goals.

The position reports to the Director for Space Planning and Management and will develop space inventories, assign space per guidelines, and provide detailed analyses to university officials for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of facility and space planning experience.
3+ years of space planning experience.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
Familiar with UNC System space use reporting platform.
Familiar with space scheduling and management platforms.
Experience with building systems, codes, and ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct short and long range facility space and master planning, workflow analysis, and space usage reporting.
Develop and oversee an inventory of university building and space data using space management tech.
Provide space use statistics, customized analysis, floor plans and space data to campus departments and officials.

Skills

Space planning

Project management

Building codes & ADA requirements

Space scheduling platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Business Administration, Industrial Technology or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) invites applications and nominations for the position of Academic Space Planner. University physical space is a valuable resource that supports the University’s academic enterprise. The Academic Space Planner will report to the Director for Space Planning and Management and will use innovative strategies to analyze and identify solutions for campus space needs. The position must ensure space use is consistent with University strategic goals and reflect the principles of effective, functional, flexible and efficient use of space.

The Academic Space Planner will perform administrative and technical work in conducting short and long range facility space and master planning, work flow analysis, space and facility usage, reporting and data management, and project design. This position will develop, maintain and oversee an inventory of University building and space data through the use of space management technology and other appropriate methods and will be responsible for space data assessment and input. This position will also assign and classify space according to applicable standards and procedures consistent with established guidelines and/or applicable legislation and will provide space use statistics, customized analysis, floor plans and space data to campus departments and University officials.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

An 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity university, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge. With a student body in excess of 15,000 students, approximately 700 faculty and research awards of over $100M, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through 8 colleges, JSNN (joint school), the Honors College and the Graduate College. The University graduates the largest number of African American students in engineering, science, agriculture and technology in the nation. It offers over 59 Bachelors, 36 Masters, 11 Ph.D. programs; and 43 fully online and certificate programs. The University is one of the 17 constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The 2030 strategic plan focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities, innovative pathways to track and acquire academic certificates and degrees, designing for diverse student populations, including post-traditional students, disadvantaged and students with disabilities; and use of advanced technologies, including process automation, to streamline and simplify business operations.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Business Administration, Industrial Technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

3 or more years of space planning experience
Project Management experience
Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD
Familiar with UNC System space use reporting platform
Familiar with space scheduling and management platforms
Experience with building systems, codes, and ADA requirements

Required License or Certification

Work Arrangement

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Details

Position Number: 003907
Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA: Exempt
Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track: No
Organizational Division: Office of the Sr. Vice Provost
Organizational Location: Sr. Vice Provost - Academic Affairs
Organizational Unit: Office of the Senior Vice Provost

Application Dates

Posting Number: EPA3098
Open Date: 08/10/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: 09/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: 09/11/2026
Date Position Available: 8/01/2026

Eligibility & Background Checks

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify.

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North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff...

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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