Campus Master Planner: Space, Design & Growth

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plan options

Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Campus Planner to support campus planning, space management, and program development across the campus. This role reports to the Campus Planning Manager and focuses on shaping the physical campus to enhance academics, research, and community missions.

Responsibilities include developing masterplans, validating space requirements, coordinating with architects, and engaging with stakeholders to drive evidence-based decisions and compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, interior design or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States by start date.
• Master's degree with 3 years experience preferred in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of campus masterplans and align infrastructure with institutional goals.
• Coordinate with faculty and administrative units to translate needs into programmatic requirements.
• Develop adjacency diagrams, blocking plans, and conceptual layouts during design phases.
• Engage with local community and university departments to align planning efforts and communicate progress.

Skills

Space planning

Project management

Master planning

Building programming

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, interior design or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Campus Planner to support campus planning, space management, and program development across the campus. This role reports to the Campus Planning Manager and focuses on shaping the physical campus to enhance academics, research, and community missions.

Responsibilities include developing masterplans, validating space requirements, coordinating with architects, and engaging with stakeholders to drive evidence-based decisions and compliant project delivery.