Space Planner

Merrimack College Federal Cu; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College is seeking a College Space Planner to oversee the planning, allocation, and coordination of space across the campus. You will work with academic and administrative units, Facilities, and senior leadership to optimize space use and support renovations, relocations, and capital initiatives.

The role requires strong project management, CAD, and Procore proficiency, with a focus on maintaining accurate floor plans and coordinating moves and furniture planning to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design/Interior Architecture preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in spatial planning.
• CSPA certification preferred.
• Higher education experience or multi-building property management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the allocation and utilization of space across all campus buildings to support the College’s academic, administrative, student, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, Facilities personnel, and other campus stakeholders to assess current and future space needs and contribute to capital planning, renovations, and campus development initiatives.
• Analyze campus space utilization and recommend solutions to improve the efficient and effective use of classrooms, offices, common areas, and other College facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date campus floor plans, blueprints, space records, and related facilities documentation.
• Plan and coordinate departmental relocations and campus moves, working with affected departments, Facilities personnel, Information Technology, vendors, and other stakeholders to minimize operational disruptions.

Skills

Spatial planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

CSPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD

Procore

Job description

Position Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the College Space Planner is responsible for the planning, allocation, utilization, and coordination of space across the College’s campus. The Space Planner works collaboratively with academic and administrative departments, senior leadership, Facilities personnel, and other stakeholders to evaluate space needs, optimize the use of existing facilities, and support renovations, relocations, and capital planning initiatives. The position maintains accurate space and floor plan records and coordinates campus moves, furniture planning, and related projects to ensure College facilities effectively support institutional operations, strategic priorities, and the needs of the campus community.

Duty and Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the allocation and utilization of space across all campus buildings to support the College’s academic, administrative, student, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, Facilities personnel, and other campus stakeholders to assess current and future space needs and contribute to capital planning, renovations, and campus development initiatives.
• Analyze campus space utilization and recommend solutions to improve the efficient and effective use of classrooms, offices, common areas, and other College facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date campus floor plans, blueprints, space records, and related facilities documentation.
• Plan and coordinate departmental relocations and campus moves, working with affected departments, Facilities personnel, Information Technology, vendors, and other stakeholders to minimize operational disruptions.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of campus furniture, fixtures, and related assets; coordinate furniture allocation, relocation, reuse, and storage.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, vendors, community organizations, and other external partners as necessary to support space planning, relocation, and facilities initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with campus departments and stakeholders to identify space needs, resolve concerns, and support institutional priorities.
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability by maintaining regular attendance and fulfilling assigned work responsibilities.
• Participate in the College’s on-call rotation and respond to after-hours and emergency campus calls by providing direction, making operational decisions, and responding in person when necessary.
• Prepare and support academic, athletic, and College-wide events, including commencement, homecoming, admissions events, and other special programs.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, CAD, and Procore

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design/Interior Architecture is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in spatial planning
• CSPA certification is preferred
• Higher Education, or multi-building property management preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license is required.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.