University of California, Santa Cruz · 3 months ago
Associate Capital and Space Planner
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique public university known for its innovative and experimental approach to education. The Associate Capital and Space Planner will support the physical development of the campus by providing planning services, conducting analyses of capital and space needs, and collaborating with campus leadership on project programming and space utilization studies.
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Responsibilities
Provides capital planning services to campus clients, including financial strategy development and assistance in the budget process
Develops schematic space plan layouts and test fit diagrams related to capital projects
Works directly with campus partners to conduct preliminary feasibility tests related to capital projects
Prepares associated presentation and budget approval documents for distribution to campus stakeholders, leadership, and the UC Office of the President as necessary
Drives clients around campus in a University vehicle to visit job sites
Provides analytics in support of space and capital planning, and program requirements for long-term plans and capital projects
Configures and manages multiple large-scale data sets and utilizes campus-specific databases to gather and analyze information
Utilizes Google, Microsoft, AutoCAD, and other software systems
Prepares accurate, data-centric, written, and graphic reports and presentations for internal analysis, campus stakeholders, leadership, and the UC Office of the President using Google/Microsoft products and AutoCAD-type graphical software
Applies University policy to space and capital matters
Assists in managing and improving the organization and administrative office activities
Initiates and implements updates and improvements to office processes
Provides staffing to various University-wide and campus-wide committees, including consulting on space and building matters
Provides meeting support and prepares background materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Interior Design, Engineering, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Facilities Management
4 years of equivalent education, experience, training, or a combination of education and relevant professional experience in related areas
Demonstrated experience in capital planning, space planning, or other similar planning fields
Working knowledge and skill in architecture, construction management, or facilities management, with the ability to read and understand floor plans, program documents, and project budgets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to identify needs, conduct research, and develop innovative proposals and solutions
Demonstrated experience and skill in using analysis to draw systematic and rational conclusions from data
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare succinct correspondence, documents, and reports
Strong political acumen, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to deliver quality customer/client service, develop and maintain working relationships with clients, prepare and deliver presentations, communicate with University leadership, and resolve or negotiate sensitive planning issues
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet unit, campus, and University deadlines, and to work under pressure in a busy office with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and short deadlines
Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex policies, rules and regulations, procedures, and processes, including distilling and explaining complex issues in a concise manner in written, graphic, and verbal format
Demonstrated advanced experience using various computer programs to communicate ideas and produce technically accurate and easy-to-grasp presentation materials, including familiarity with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, with the ability and willingness to learn graphical software or programs (such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS) and other enterprise systems for the built environment
Preferred
Master's degree in a related area (i.e., Architecture, Interior Design, Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, etc.)
Experience working with University planning manuals and a planning organization, including its operations, short and long-range development plans, infrastructure, current, ongoing, and proposed design and construction plans, and architectural history
Demonstrated ability to work with outside consultants and other project stakeholders such as UC Office of the President, Budget, and Physical Planning Development and Operations to ensure the University's goals are satisfied
Experience working in a higher education setting
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)James S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Professor
Marco Rolandi
Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering
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