(Hybrid) Campus Planner - Facilities Planning & Space Management

Facilities Planning and Space Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Campus Planner - Facilities Planning & Space Management.

About the Opportunity:

Develop a project program or charter to communicate space development needs, which may include renovations, modifications, demolition, and/or reconstruction. This coordination effort involves meeting with internal stakeholders, advising end users on optimal space utilization, and coordinating with vendors. The program must be clearly conveyed through schematic-level drawings and/or renderings that illustrate space layout, usage, finishes, HVAC improvements, circulation, equipment needs, budget, schedule, and all other elements within the project scope. Once the program and budget are approved, this information is submitted to the Facilities Design and Construction unit, which leads the construction phase.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

Space Planning and Assessments:

• Gather information through interviews with Deans, Directors, Chairs, and other stakeholders to understand and document their vision and goals. Translate these findings into space requirements for additional faculty, staff, teaching areas, resource spaces, research labs, etc. Using university space guidelines, determine the appropriate size and total square footage needed. Formulate recommendations for effective space utilization. Perform test fits to confirm that program requirements can be accommodated within a specific space. To ensure the best use of university space, recommend changes in space assignments and collaborate with stakeholders to plan room layouts and spatial adjacencies.

Move Coordination:

• Meet with departments and project managers to identify move-related needs for both small and capital projects. Coordinate moving activities between a professional moving company or WVU labor crew and the departments involved. Assist units with pre- and post-move activities by serving as a liaison with other university department.

Space Audit:

• Assist the Space Management group with data collection and communication during the university's annual space audit. Occasionally conduct physical space audits and inventories. Facilitate communications with building supervisors to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Capital Project Planning / Programming:

• Collaborate with Deans, Directors, Chairs, and upper administration to develop a Program of Requirements that outlines the goals and objectives of capital projects. Ensure the vision of upper administration is accurately reflected. The Program of Requirements defines the types, sizes, and intended uses of spaces; validates site and infrastructure conditions; and provides guidelines for data, locks, and other facility elements. Convey the approved Program of Requirements to selected consultants and guide the project through the schematic design phase.

Campus Master Planning:

• Support the university's mission by contributing to the development of the Campus Master Plan, which recommends new construction and renovations to meet programmatic needs. The Campus Master Plan is prepared in accordance with BOG Finance and Administration Rule 5.4 - Campus Facilities Plan and serves as a guiding document for future capital projects. A comprehensive plan is required every ten years, with updates mandated every five years.

Design Standards, Policies & Procedures:

• Develop, update, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and design standards. Enforce formal design guidelines for building interiors, signage, and other visual elements affecting campus aesthetics. Collaborate with the Design & Construction unit to integrate these standards into all capital projects.

Professional Development:

• Research, evaluate, and benchmark best practices in planning, programming, interior design, and construction. Advise the Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Space Management on potential opportunities for implementation within the department.
• Perform additional responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Space Management.

• BA/BS in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• A minimum of three (3) years in the following:
  
  
  
  • Working knowledge of programming/space management/space assessment/space allocation (at a higher education institution preferred)
  • Development of plan graphics utilizing design software such as AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop.
  • Working knowledge of applicable building codes (e.g. Electric, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fire, and Life Safety.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.