Campus Planner - ()

The Campus Planner assists the Assistant Director in the coordination and development of campus planning projects, space planning, space management, & campus standards. This role generates MD Part I and Part II programs & oversees Campus Master Planning and Master Plan updates, Classroom Master Planning and GIS implementation. The selected candidate will work to ensure planning projects meet end-user requirements, institutional goals, and strategic mission.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts space planning efforts to support campus projects and other space planning needs and complex planning studies. Evaluates and develops CAD plans to address campus needs through space reallocations, alterations, renovations, and new construction.
• Conduct space planning research to inform planning and design projects. Directs consultants working on planning efforts for TU. Prepares necessary presentations or visual aids to acquire leadership approval.
• Directs student employees to help with work production.
• Generates and oversees the development and writing of State of Maryland Part 1 & Part 2 Programs which justify and outline TU’s need for major campus projects.
• Develop programming documents, space, and resources studies, and assist in the development of the Campus Master Plan.
• Supports exploring and growing TU’s GIS Database.
• Classrooms Master Planning: Support planning, research, and documentation to develop and implement a Classroom Masterplan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with five years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in higher education, campus planning or space planning, facilities management, architecture, design, or related field preferred.
• Ability to apply advanced planning concepts to resolve complex space planning issues.
• Contributes to the architectural quality and design excellence through the lens of campus planning & institutional goals.
• Ability to participate in the development of best practices.
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of GIS programs and applications.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops/ meetings.
• Knowledge of philosophies, principals, practices & techniques for planning.
• Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs and applications.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitation relationships.
• Ability to evaluate space needs, develop space programs and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to provide a thorough pre-project analysis to include: program development, test fits, utilize space allocation formulas, cost estimates, initial code requirements, schedule, constraints and campus impact.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and third-party service providers such as design firms & consultants.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact.
• Ability to create visual/graphic presentations.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to gather relevant information needed to present solutions.
• Ability to independently handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits 

Salary starting at $85k, salary commensurate on experience, and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. 

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).