Assistant Campus Planner: Visual Space Strategist

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Skills

Graphic communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.