Campus Planner

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

Campus Planner

Position Information

Position Title: Campus Planner

Department: Campus Planning

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9935297 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65587

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Office of Campus Planning seeks a Campus Planner to support campus planning and space management initiatives aligned with the University's strategic goals. Reporting to the Campus Planning Manager, this position will focus on shaping the physical campus environment to enhance the institution's academic, research, and community missions.

The Campus Planner role includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

1. Space & Facilities Planning

• Assist in the development and implementation of campus masterplans, aligning physical infrastructure with institutionalgoals.
• Contribute to planning efforts to ensure campus facilities adapt to evolving academic and operational needs.
• Conduct assessments of space utilization and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Support planning for new construction, renovations, and expansions that align with academic and research priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrative units to translate programmatic needs into actionable plans.
• Analyze data on space utilization, enrollment trends, and other metrics to inform planning recommendations.
• Prepare and share insights with stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making.

2. Program Development & Verification

• Serve as the planner during early project development phases.
• Lead and facilitate program development processes with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and requirements.
• Provide University support for capital projects administered by the SUNY Construction Fund during program development and verification phase.
• Coordinate with faculty and administrative units and other end users/occupants to understand their needs and translate their needs into programmatic requirements.
• Conduct validation and benchmarking of space requirements against institutional standards and peer data.
• Conduct site assessments to compile necessary measurements and data.
• Verify program accuracy through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and utilization analysis.
• Identify risks, gaps, and scope inconsistencies during program verification.
• Provide detailed program documentation to support design and budgeting phases.
• Develop project scopes and justifications to obtain cost estimates for rehabilitation projects.
• Ensure all program elements align with master plans, capital plans, and funding constraints.
• Work with Design & Construction staff to ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.

3. Design Phase Support

• Integrate planning principles and knowledge into project scope and implementation strategies to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers during early project phases.
• Develop adjacency diagrams, blocking plans, and conceptual layouts.
• Prepare and present program and layout proposals to stakeholders.
• Facilitate approvals and maintain documentation through design development.
• Review design documents, provide written professional comments during review periods, and address any discrepancy or issues to ensure design meets the needs established during the program phase.

4. Campus-Community Engagement

• Assist in fostering partnerships with local governments, businesses, and community organizations to support shared development initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure planning efforts consider the needs and values of the surrounding community.
• Collaborate with various departments to align planning efforts.
• Build relationships across the University to understand diverse needs and foster effective communication.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comeswith benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewardsincluding comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We alsofocus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personaland academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-lifeeffectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required in architecture, planning, interior design or related degree with 2 years of experienceinvolving building programming, project management, space planningand master planning.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining workauthorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree with 3 years experience working within a higher education institution involving programming, projectmanagement, space planning and master planning.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to remain in a stationaryposition for extended periods; move throughout campus to attendmeetings and conduct site visits; perform inspections; andoccasionally move or transport light materials, with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Salary Range

75,000 - 85,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Daryl Ryan

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Campus Planning Manager

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/02/2026