Assistant Campus Planner

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 68,500 - 121,900; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time professional to support routine studies and long-range planning within the Office of Campus Architect. Located on the main campus, this role involves data analysis, project planning assistance, and contributing to capital and environmental projects.

Qualified candidates should possess current work authorization and be prepared to pass an assessment. The expected salary range for this position is up to $95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization for UCR staff positions.
• Ability to pass an assessment as part of the selection process.
• Compliance with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, analyze, and present data for planning studies.
• Assist higher-level planners or the Director with project planning for potential capital, physical, and environmental projects.
• Work on routine capital projects and conduct environmental analyses.
• Participate in collaborative building and program planning with committees and workshops.
• Assess existing planning processes and practices and recommend improvements.
• Develop planning analyses related to campus physical and capital development.
• Prepare simple program and project documents and funding proposals.

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 37499252
Category: Campus Administration and Operations
Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department: Office of Campus Architect
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Salary: $68,500 - $121,900 annually
Date Posted: June 24, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (priority deadline 07/09/2026)
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)
Level of Supervision: Supervision
Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff
Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Under general supervision of the Director of Campus Planning, the incumbent is responsible for professional analytical work in support of routine studies and long‑range planning. This includes performing analyses in support of planning studies, such as collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data; assisting higher‑level planners or the Director in the project planning process related to potential capital projects, physical planning, and environmental planning; working on routine capital projects and environmental analyses; participating in collaborative building and program planning that involves committees and workshops; assessing existing planning processes and practices and making recommendations for improvement; and developing planning analyses related to the campus's physical and capital development, along with preparation of simple program and project documents and funding proposals.

The full salary range for this position is $68,500.00 - $121,900.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. An assessment may be required as part of the selection process. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, analyze, and present data for planning studies.
• Assist higher‑level planners or the Director with project planning for potential capital, physical, and environmental projects.
• Work on routine capital projects and conduct environmental analyses.
• Participate in collaborative building and program planning with committees and workshops.
• Assess existing planning processes and practices and recommend improvements.
• Develop planning analyses related to campus physical and capital development.
• Prepare simple program and project documents and funding proposals.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization for UCR staff positions.
• Ability to pass an assessment as part of the selection process.
• Compliance with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements.