JOB DESCRIPTION

California State University Northridge, Senior Campus Planner Position

Posting Summary:

Senior Campus Planner develops and advances multi-year capital programs, aligning campus planning with academic priorities. Oversees early project phases, feasibility studies, and space analysis while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborates with stakeholders and consultants to support data-informed decisions and guide strategic campus development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include leading diverse teams in support of operational goals and fostering an ethical, collegial, and service-oriented culture. Successful candidates demonstrate resilient and collaborative leadership, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote employee development, accountability, and recognition.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, the Senior Campus Planner oversees capital planning, feasibility studies, consultant coordination, and space analysis. Supports project development, ensures regulatory compliance, prepares reports, and collaborates with campus leadership to advance institutional priorities and long-term campus development goals.

• Initiates, executes, and/or oversees programming and planning efforts in support of development and implementation of the University's annual capital plan, strategic campus developments, technically challenging deferred maintenance, accessibility planning, space utilization, space standards, and project siting.

• Prepares updates to and submits the University's Annual Capital Development Plan to the Chancellor's Office.

• Works with consulting architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop and complete feasibility studies and design criteria documents, including but not limited to programming, aesthetics, code analyses, and conceptual designs for capital construction projects.

• Performs technical analyses of existing building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to make informed recommendations regarding design, functionality, and performance. This includes the development of RFQs and RFPs as necessary for the engagement of outside technical experts/consultants for testing, planning or design studies, and/or engineering support.

• Writes Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals for Master Plan, Design Criteria, Design Build Bridging Documents, Feasibility Studies, Conceptual Studies, Environmental Services, and Construction Services (DBB, CMAR, D-B, TOCA, and/or JOC). Work may also include the customization and assembly of front-end Division I Specifications for bidding and University procurement documentation.

• Oversees, reviews, and evaluates capital project designs for compliance with the University's standards, guidelines, policies, and campus development plans. Provides technical direction and guidance to colleagues, campus stakeholders, and consultants.

• Independently develops conceptual capital project budgets and financial models to inform campus-wide capital planning and project feasibility.

• Leads advanced space utilization analysis, including forecasting future space needs, developing optimization scenarios, and producing data-driven reports and recommendations.

• The position provides part-time (8 hours per week) of shared professional services to support for California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in all areas and duties previously described, as assigned. This position is administratively housed at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and assigned to provide services to Cal State LA via a telecommuting agreement. The position will occasionally be required to travel to CSU LA.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or Engineering. Master's degree preferred.

• Six to Ten years of experience in architecture, planning, or design work for a wide variety of development or building types.

• Experience with managing or overseeing project feasibility studies. Preferably with Institutions of Higher Education or related fields.

• Experience in conceptual capital project budgeting and scheduling, project planning, design, and project development.

• Direct experience in the management and supervision of consultants and/or professional staff direct reports.

• Experience and knowledge of physical and environmental planning. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Americans with Disabilities Act, and LEED preferred.

• Demonstrated/proven track record in: project management and scheduling, the ability to motivate/inspire team members; strong negotiating skills; creative & innovative problem solving; strong budgetary management skills; strong communication skills (written and oral); and the ability to collaborate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• California Registered Architect.

• Previous University Capital Programs, or direct experience in higher education capital program planning for other large-scale, multi-facility complexes, such as a corporate or other campus-like facilities.

• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners or the American Planning Association.

• Previous training in campus planning such as that provided by the Society for College and University Planners or Planning Institutes

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $125,000 - $160,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

This is a sensitive position requiring a satisfactory background check. The selected candidate may be considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. CSU policy prohibits employees from performing CSU-related work outside California. CSUN does not currently sponsor H-1B visas for staff or management positions, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be required to disclose certain findings related to sexual harassment in accordance with Education Code 89521. Applications should be submitted through the CSUN online system and will be reviewed until the position is filled.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The university also encourages compliance with current public health and campus safety recommendations established by the CDC, CDPH, and California State University systemwide guidance for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

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