Assistant Campus Planner

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northeastern University’s Planning, Real Estate & Facilities is seeking an Assistant Campus Planner to join the Campus Planning & Design (CP&D) department in Boston. You will support space planning studies, capital project scenarios, and develop materials that distill complex ideas into concise options for decision makers.

You will collect and interpret data, conduct planning research, and collaborate on active planning initiatives, while leveraging AI tools to improve research and workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• At least two years of experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong graphic illustration skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) and experience distilling complex ideas into simple diagrams.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong ability to communicate in written, verbal, and graphic form.
• Ability to switch between competing tasks and assignments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Create strong visual communication materials including maps, presentations, and annotated floor plans to support departmental initiatives and project planning.
• Conduct data gathering/coordination and research support, including precedents.
• Create tools and generate materials to support and communicate multi-step space planning scenarios.
• Accurately survey and document field conditions for specific projects and planning initiatives.
• Conduct research on urban and campus planning initiatives including mobility, housing, accessibility, best practices, and university space and capital project requests.
• Generally, support campus planning staff on specific projects and planning initiatives as needed (note taking, project and meeting coordination).
• Prepare clear, well-organized written materials such as reports, meeting notes, memos, and project summaries to effectively communicate findings, action items, and recommendations.
• Leverage AI tools and other emerging technologies to enhance research, data analysis, and workflow efficiency across planning initiatives.

Connaissances

Graphic communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY: Northeastern University Planning, Real Estate & Facilities is seeking an Assistant Campus Planner to join a team of talented planners to join the Campus Planning & Design (CP&D) department. The role will support the planning group in drafting innovative solutions to space challenges and capital projects to position Northeastern for continued growth and success as a top-tier R1 research institution and global university. The mission of Campus Planning and Design (CP&D) is to connect people, space, and resources to prepare the university to thrive in the future. This team of planners are responsible for the development of physical campus growth strategies for the growing global network of campuses. Under direction from the Associate Vice President, the Assistant Campus Planner will report directly to the Director of Research & Academic Campus Planning while providing broader support to the CP&D team. The role critically supports CP&D’s responsibility for leading the broad range of strategic planning initiatives, space planning studies, and capital project scenario development, that align and maximize the utilization of space and capital investment with Northeastern’s mission. The Assistant Campus Planner will support the team in developing communication materials that distill complex ideas into concise options and tradeoffs. Additionally, they will help collect and interpret data, conduct planning research and analysis, and collaborate on active planning initiatives led by the CP&D team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create strong visual communication materials including maps, presentations, and annotated floor plans to support departmental initiatives and project planning
• Conduct data gathering/coordination and research support, including precedents
• Create tools and generate materials to support and communicate multi-step space planning scenarios
• Accurately survey and document field conditions for specific projects and planning initiatives
• Conduct research on urban and campus planning initiatives including, but not limited to, mobility, housing, accessibility, best practices, as well as University space and capital project requests
• Generally, support campus planning staff on specific projects and planning initiatives as needed (note taking, project and meeting coordination, etc.)
• Prepare clear, well-organized written materials such as reports, meeting notes, memos, and project summaries to effectively communicate findings, action items, and recommendations
• Leverage AI tools and other emerging technologies to enhance research, data analysis, and workflow efficiency across planning initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or a related field
• At least two years of experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong graphic illustration skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) and experience distilling complex ideas into simple diagrams
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong ability to communicate in written, verbal, and graphic form
• Ability to switch between competing tasks and assignments
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability, willingness, and comfort working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, linguistic styles, and socio-economic status.

Additional Information

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. 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.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 109S Expected Hiring Range: $67,855.00 - $95,845.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.