Campus Planning & Growth Strategist

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University, Bozeman, invites applications for an Associate/Campus Planner to support long-range facilities planning across MSU campuses and MAES. The role emphasizes coordinating capital project lists, space inventories, and related analyses to guide growth and preservation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior planners, deans, and state agencies, developing narratives, budgets, and plans while maintaining confidential information and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public policy, or related field; plus required experience.
• Experience in facilities planning, capital projects, and long-range planning.
• Familiarity with data collection, research, and reporting.
• Proficiency with GIS and MS Office Suite; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Long-Range Building Program and capital projects lists for MSU campuses and MAES.
• Create and manage a comprehensive Capital Projects Database.
• Coordinate accreditation and liaise with state entities and boards.
• Develop and manage planning documents, cost analyses, and space inventories.
• Perform project estimates and participate in Facilities Condition Inventory.
• Lead or support grant writing and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Consensus building

Project coordination

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montana State University, Bozeman, invites applications for an Associate/Campus Planner to support long-range facilities planning across MSU campuses and MAES. The role emphasizes coordinating capital project lists, space inventories, and related analyses to guide growth and preservation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior planners, deans, and state agencies, developing narratives, budgets, and plans while maintaining confidential information and data quality.