What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Space Planner position at Sam Houston State University?
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202400377S
Title
Campus Space Planner
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
Facilities Planning & Construction
Division
Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date
11/04/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. Four years experience in facilities management preferably in space planning and building inventory management or in a related field. Experience with Auto Desk Applications or similar drawing software is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Oversees the campus facility inventory, campus acreage and official records. Plans, coordinates and reports on interior space utilization. Provides technical and analytical support for the development and implementation of short and long-range strategic facility planning and space utilization activities of the university. May prepare sketches, drawings, and floor plans.
Primary Responsibilities
Serves as the University’s focal point for support information involving space planning needs and requests. Manages the official space inventory. Coordinates with colleges, departments, and business offices in the management of the space inventory. Assists the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction in the submission of project forms and reports. Provides research services for official facilities documents including deeds, easements, and agreements. Maintains and updates the campus map and all building floor plans. Ensures all interior and exterior campus signage is compliant and up to date. Assists University management with facility space planning decisions and space utilization analyses. Prepares space usage reports and feasibility studies as needed. Develops and implements internal benchmarking tools to measure and identify underutilized space. Provides occasional high level executive summaries such as available and under utilized space and current and future space requirements. Provides analysis and recommendations regarding classroom and class laboratory utilization rates and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Space Projection Model. Ensures the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board building inventory data for the University is accurate and up to date. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and technical directives. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office programs. Must possess good writing and communications skills. Experience with asset management information systems would be helpful. Must be able to coordinate and work closely with University administration, colleges, departments, architects, and state agencies.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41419
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
