Director for Space Planning and Management

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 86,243 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

State retirement TSERS

401k/403b/457b plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Director for Space Planning and Management to lead capital and space planning aligned with the university’s mission. The role focuses on planning new facilities, space utilization, and environmentally conscious initiatives across campus.

The position requires advanced degrees with substantial experience in campus planning or facilities management, with emphasis on strategic, data-driven decision making and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a post-baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning or related field with 6+ years’ campus/urban planning or related experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years’ experience.
• Preferred: 10+ years in facilities operations/services at senior management level in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capital and Space Planning and Management aligning resources with the university’s strategic mission.
• Analyze space data to support long-range planning for campus space, facilities, and landscape projects.
• Develop strategies to improve utilization of existing space and pursue environmentally friendly initiatives.

Skills

Management skills

Change leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in interior design/architecture/urban design/urban planning or related field

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position The 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.

Posting Details Classification Information Classifier Type EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose Of Position The 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.

Required License Or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. 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 FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length 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 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 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

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

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41103