Director for Space Planning and Management

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Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

12 Paid Holidays

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Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Director for Space Planning and Management at North Carolina A&T State University leads capital and space planning and management, aligning space and facilities with the university's strategic vision to support teaching, research, and outreach.

This role plans new facilities to meet programmatic needs, improves utilization of existing space, and develops strategies for environmentally friendly initiatives, while collaborating on long-range campus planning and compliance with planning regulations.

Qualifications

Post-Baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning, or closely related field.
Minimum 6 years of professional-level experience in campus or urban planning or related fields.
Alternate: Baccalaureate degree with minimum 8 years of experience in similar areas.

Responsibilities

Lead capital and space planning and management aligned with campus strategy.
Plan new facilities to meet programmatic needs and growth areas.
Develop strategies to improve utilization of existing space.
Collaborate in long-range planning for campus space, buildings, and infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with environmental planning regulations.

Skills

Management and change leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree in interior design/architecture/urban design/urban planning or related field

Baccalaureate degree in interior design/architecture/urban design/urban planning or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director for Academic Space Planning and Management isresponsible for Capital and Space Planning and Management for theuniversity, aligning space and physical resources with strategicvision to support N.C. A&T’s tripartite mission of teaching,research, and outreach. This position plans new facilities to meetprogrammatic needs and priorities of the campus including space andfacility projects to support university growth areas andinitiatives, development of strategies to improve utilizationofexisting space, and to develop strategies for environmentallyfriendly initiatives. This position will analyze and utilize spacedata to collaborate in the strategic and long-range planning forthe programming, design, and development of campus space,properties, and facilities, including buildings, infrastructure,and landscape projects; research, design and program guidelines;compliance with environmental planning regulations andarchitectural design review.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ( NCAT )is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated tolearning, discovery, and community engagement, advancing the humancondition and facilitating economic growth It is the largesthistorically black college or university ( HBCU ) in the nation andits enrollment exceeds 15,000 students, approximately 2000 of whomare graduate students. The students are served by more than 700faculty, teaching at the baccalaureate, masters and doctorallevels. The University is committed to excellence in teaching andlearning; and is focused on hiring and advancing talented andhighly-qualified faculty.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required in interior design,architecture,urban design,urban planning, or a closely relatedfield, and have a minimum of 6 years of professional-levelexperience in campus or urban planning, land use planning, facilitydata management, facilities assessment, space utilization analysis,or related fields or

Baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urbandesign, urban planning, or a closely related field, and have aminimum of 8 years of professional-level experience in campus orurban planning, land use planning, facility data management,facilities assessment, space utilization analysis, or relatedfields.

Effective management and change leadership skills.
Demonstrated expertise in working with various internal andexternal constituencies, specifically in uniqueorganizations.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills with strong attention todetail.
Demonstrated project management expertise.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experienceat a senior management level in facilities operations/serviceswithin a highly complex environment that includes a wide range offacilities types, sizes, and ages.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Director for Space Planning and Management

Position Number

007502

Recruitment Salary Range

$86,243 - $110,000

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Organizational Division

Office of the Provost

Organizational Location

Provost/VC for Acad Aff

Organizational Unit

Office of the Provost

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3149

Open Date

07/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

08/21/2026

Date Position Available

July 27, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants seekingVeteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty with your application duringthe process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks. NorthCarolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TState University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;