Data Analyst & Space Planner — Higher Ed Focus

Sasaki-Associates,-In; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasaki in Boston seeks a Data Analyst/Space Planner to collaborate with campus planning principals and multidisciplinary teams on space planning projects and campus master planning. The role emphasizes data integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Ideal candidates bring experience in higher education space planning; data analytics proficiency is also welcome. Strong communication and presentation skills help translate complex data into clear insights for

Qualifications

• Experience in space planning or facilities data analytics.
• Knowledge of higher education planning is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and maintain complex space inventory databases.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting on utilization metrics and space occupancy.
• Prepare qualitative best practices and trends analyses across space types.
• Work with enrollment and staffing data to forecast enrollment and space needs.
• Prepare space needs assessments for various enrollment scenarios.
• Contribute to test-fit analyses for reconfigurations and space moves.
• Provide policy support and ensure compliance with space allocation guidelines.
• Prepare presentations and written summaries of analytical findings.
• Communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organization.
• Understand higher education buildings and space types (academic, lab, etc.)

Skills

Data analytics

Spatial reasoning

Data integrity

Communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Planning/Architecture/Data Science degree

Job description

Sasaki in Boston seeks a Data Analyst/Space Planner to collaborate with campus planning principals and multidisciplinary teams on space planning projects and campus master planning. The role emphasizes data integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Ideal candidates bring experience in higher education space planning; data analytics proficiency is also welcome. Strong communication and presentation skills help translate complex data into clear insights for