Senior Campus Planner

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and retirement plans

Career coaching and training programs

Job summary

A prominent public research university in New York seeks a Senior Campus Planner to lead strategic planning initiatives and development projects across its campuses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with at least 3 years of campus planning experience. Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills are vital. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, with comprehensive benefits that support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in campus planning.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning studies for university development.
• Conduct data analyses and synthesize findings.
• Collaborate with university leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, or related fields

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University at Buffalo (UB) seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Campus Planner to join Campus Planning, part of University Facilities. Reporting to the Campus Planning Manager, the Senior Campus Planner plays a key role in shaping UB’s physical environment across its three campuses (North, South, and Downtown) through integrated and strategic planning efforts.

This position leads and supports planning initiatives that guide the university’s physical growth and transformation in alignment with institutional priorities and UB2020: The Comprehensive Physical Plan. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as a collaborative mindset and deep understanding of campus planning principles.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Vision

• Lead and manage planning studies and projects that support university-wide physical development and long‑term campus vision.
• Conduct analyses and research, gather and interpret data, and synthesize findings into clear recommendations.
• Develop reports, maps, graphics, and presentations to effectively communicate planning concepts and outcomes to internal and external audiences.
• Support planning initiatives by preparing meeting materials, documenting decisions, coordinating with consultants, and tracking progress and next steps.

Project Development

• Partner with university leadership, committees, and external consultants on complex and sensitive planning efforts.
• Coordinate space planning and programming activities to align with institutional priorities and secure necessary approvals.
• Integrate planning principles and knowledge into project scope and implementation strategies to ensure alignment from concept through execution.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across University Facilities and academic and administrative units to advance campus planning goals.
• Engage external partners, consultants, and stakeholders to inform and strengthen planning outcomes.
• Represent Campus Planning on university committees and working groups.

Research, Analysis & Communication

• Perform high‑quality spatial, policy, and programmatic analysis to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Produce professional‑grade deliverables, including planning documents, reports, memoranda, meeting summaries, and visually compelling presentations on a range of planning and design topics.

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work‑life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research‑intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, interior design or related degree with 3 years of experience in campus planning. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree. Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, planning, interior design or related degree with 7 years of experience in campus planning and architectural programming. Demonstration of ability to generate architectural space programming studies, and architectural project work plans. New York State professional registration in architecture, engineering, or interior design preferred.

Physical Demands

• The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods; walk across campus to attend meetings and conduct site visits; stand during inspections; and occasionally move/transport light materials.

Salary Range

Salary Range $85,000 - $100,000

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type

Full‑Time

Campus

North Campus

Background Check

A background check is required for this posting. A selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Campus Planning Manager: 716‑645‑6767

Equal Opportunity Statement

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone 716‑645‑2266.

Driver’s License & Work Authorization

A valid Driver’s License is required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without visa sponsorship.