Job Details

Campus Planner

Position Number: 9935304
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

Campus Planner

Position Information

Position Title: Campus Planner
Department: Campus Planning
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9935304"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65587
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Office of Campus Planning seeks a Campus Planner to support campus planning and space management initiatives aligned with the University's strategic goals. Reporting to the Campus Planning Manager, this position will focus on shaping the physical campus environment to enhance the institution's academic, research, and community missions.

The Campus Planner role includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
1. Space & Facilities Planning

Assist in the development and implementation of campus master plans, aligning physical infrastructure with institutional goals.
Contribute to planning efforts to ensure campus facilities adapt to evolving academic and operational needs.
Conduct assessments of space utilization and recommend strategies for optimization.
Support planning for new construction, renovations, and expansions that align with academic and research priorities.
Collaborate with faculty and administrative units to translate programmatic needs into actionable plans.
Analyze data on space utilization, enrollment trends, and other metrics to inform planning recommendations.
Prepare and share insights with stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making.

2. Program Development & Verification

Serve as the planner during early project development phases.
Lead and facilitate program development processes with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and requirements.
Provide University support for capital projects administered by the SUNY Construction Fund during program development and verification phase.
Coordinate with faculty and administrative units and other end users/occupants to understand their needs and translate their needs into programmatic requirements.
Conduct validation and benchmarking of space requirements against institutional standards and peer data.
Conduct site assessments to compile necessary measurements and data.
Verify program accuracy through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and utilization analysis.
Identify risks, gaps, and scope inconsistencies during program verification.
Provide detailed program documentation to support design and budgeting phases.
Develop project scopes and justifications to obtain cost estimates for rehabilitation projects.
Ensure all program elements align with master plans, capital plans, and funding constraints.
Work with Design & Construction staff to ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.

3. Design Phase Support

Integrate planning principles and knowledge into project scope and implementation strategies to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers during early project phases.
Develop adjacency diagrams, blocking plans, and conceptual layouts.
Prepare and present program and layout proposals to stakeholders.
Facilitate approvals and maintain documentation through design development.
Review design documents, provide written professional comments during review periods, and address any discrepancy or issues to ensure design meets the needs established during the program phase.

4. Campus-Community Engagement

Assist in fostering partnerships with local governments, businesses, and community organizations to support shared development initiatives.
Engage with stakeholders to ensure planning efforts consider the needs and values of the surrounding community.
Collaborate with various departments to align planning efforts.
Build relationships across the University to understand diverse needs and foster effective communication.

To succeed in this role, the Campus Planner should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication abilities and a proactive mindset to navigate planning initiatives effectively within a dynamic environment.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit -- all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required in architecture, planning, interior design or related degree with 2 years of experience involving building programming, project management, space planning and master planning.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree with 3 years experience working within a higher education institution involving programming, project management, space planning and master planning.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods; move throughout campus to attend meetings and conduct site visits; perform inspections; and occasionally move or transport light materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range
75,000 - 85,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Daryl Ryan
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Campus Planning Manager
Contact's Email: dwryan2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-6767

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: