Strategic Campus Planner - Higher Education

Cushing Terrell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Higher Education Planning Specialist to help colleges navigate campus growth, workforce development, student success initiatives, and capital investments across the Intermountain West. You will guide master planning and long-term development, partnering with leaders and design teams to shape future higher education facilities.

The role emphasizes advising institutional leaders, supporting business development, and building strong client relationships within the

Qualifications

• 15 years in higher education design, planning, campus development, facilities management, architecture, or leadership.
• Strong facilitation, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of capital planning, campus operations, and higher education trends.
• Passion for helping institutions create environments that support student success and growth.
• Preferred: Architectural license/registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus master planning and strategic facility planning initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, visioning sessions, and planning workshops.
• Advise colleges and universities on capital planning, space utilization, and growth strategies.
• Conduct campus assessments, educational adequacy studies, and planning analyses.
• Support business development and client relationship growth in higher education.
• Collaborate with design teams to translate planning into project opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Higher ed design

Campus planning

Facilities management

Leadership

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Higher Education Planning Specialist to help colleges navigate campus growth, workforce development, student success initiatives, and capital investments across the Intermountain West. You will guide master planning and long-term development, partnering with leaders and design teams to shape future higher education facilities.

The role emphasizes advising institutional leaders, supporting business development, and building strong client relationships within the