Director for Space Planning and Management

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 86,243 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits (NC Health Benefits)

TSERS retirement system

Additional state benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Director for Space Planning and Management to lead capital and space planning efforts across campus. The role aligns physical resources with the university’s teaching, research, and outreach mission, developing strategies for new facilities and optimizing existing space.

The position requires advanced degrees with 6–8+ years in campus planning, space utilization analysis, or related fields, and strong leadership, communication, and project

Qualifications

Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning, or closely related field with at least 6 years of professional experience in campus/urban planning or related areas.
Baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning, or closely related field with at least 8 years of professional experience in campus/urban planning or related areas.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage capital and space projects to support university growth and initiatives.
Analyze space data to support strategic and long‑range planning for campus facilities and infrastructure.

Skills

Change leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Organizational/analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Post‑Baccalaureate degree

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

Director for Academic Space Planning and Management is responsible for Capital and Space Planning and Management for the university, aligning space and physical resources with strategic vision to support N.C. A&T's tripartite mission of teaching, research, and outreach. This position plans new facilities to meet programmatic needs and priorities of the campus including space and facility projects to support university growth areas and initiatives, development of strategies to improve utilization of existing space, and to develop strategies for environmentally friendly initiatives. This position will analyze and utilize space data to collaborate in the strategic and long-range planning for the 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 and architectural design review.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement, advancing the human condition and facilitating economic growth. It is the largest historically black college or university (HBCU) in the nation and its enrollment exceeds 15,000 students, approximately 2000 of whom are graduate students. The students are served by more than 700 faculty, teaching at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. The University is committed to excellence in teaching and learning; and is focused on hiring and advancing talented and highly-qualified faculty.

Minimum Requirements

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

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

Effective management and change leadership skills.
Demonstrated expertise in working with various internal and external constituencies, specifically in unique organizations.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated project management expertise.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

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

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-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: No

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: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search (08/21/2026)

Date Position Available: July 27, 2026

Additional Information

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and . No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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