Assistant Campus Planner

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

Northeastern University Planning Real Estate & Facilitiesis seeking an Assistant Campus Planner to join a team of talented planners to join the Campus Planning & Design (CP&D) department. The role will support the planning group in drafting innovative solutions to space challenges and capital projects to position Northeastern for continued growth and success as a top-tier R1 research institution and global university.

The mission of Campus Planning and Design (CP&D) is to connect people space and resources to prepare the university to thrive in the future. This team of planners are responsible for the development of physical campus growth strategies for the growing global network of campuses.

Under direction from the Associate Vice President the Assistant Campus Planner will report directly to the Director of Research & Academic Campus Planning while providing broader support to the CP&D team. The role critically supports CP&Ds responsibility for leading the broad range of strategic planning initiatives space planning studies and capital project scenario development that align and maximize the utilization of space and capital investment with Northeasterns mission. The Assistant Campus Planner will support the team in developing communication materials that distill complex ideas into concise options and tradeoffs. Additionally they will help collect and interpret data conduct planning research and analysis and collaborate on active planning initiatives led by the CP&D team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create strong visual communication materials including maps presentations and annotated floor plans to support departmental initiatives and project planning

Conduct data gathering/coordination and research support including precedents

Create tools and generate materials to support and communicate multi-step space planning scenarios

Accurately survey and document field conditions for specific projects and planning initiatives

Conduct research on urban and campus planning initiatives including but not limited to mobility housing accessibility best practices as well as University space and capital project requests

Generally support campus planning staff on specific projects and planning initiatives as needed (note taking project and meeting coordination etc.)

Prepare clear well-organized written materials such as reports meeting notes memos and project summaries to effectively communicate findings action items and recommendations

Leverage AI tools and other emerging technologies to enhance research data analysis and workflow efficiency across planning initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Architecture Urban Planning Landscape Architecture or a related field

At least two years of experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong graphic illustration skills (Adobe Illustrator InDesign) and experience distilling complex ideas into simple diagrams

Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint Excel)

Strong ability to communicate in written verbal and graphic form

Ability to switch between competing tasks and assignments

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability willingness and comfort working with people from various backgrounds cultures nationalities linguistic styles and socio-economic status.

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Expected Hiring Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.