Planner 2

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPLFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.Job OverviewCampus planning provides long-term direction and goals for the university’s physical and built environment. Ensuring the highest and best use of land and space to meet the university’s academic, research, and strategic initiatives. This includes architectural planning services for relocations, reorganizations, renovations, and capital construction projects. Campus planning covers all aspects of the built environment and the network of systems that link these elements in support of the campus community, including buildings, open space, transportation, and accessibility.Essential Functions• Undertake advanced professional work related to various planning assignments, including space and site planning, development of functional and programmatic requirements for projects, directing feasibility studies, and developing project solutions and alternatives.• Evaluate projects for alignment with university’s strategic mission and priorities.• Conduct comprehensive research on project needs, industry trends, and relevant planning benchmarks.• Compile relevant data, organize, and evaluate to support project recommendations and determine planning priorities.• Facilitate client engagement meetings, workshops, and informational presentations within the campus community.• Develop programming documents, space needs, project narratives, estimates, and schedules.• Monitor projects in development and construction for compliance with programmatic requirements and planning principles.• Prepare capital budgets, technical reports, planning studies, and related documents.• Communicate reports and findings in a clear and compelling manner.• Serve as a liaison between consultants, clients, campus stakeholders, and campus leadership.• Collaborate with senior leaders, university departments, external stakeholders, and personnel. Coordinate internal approvals from pertinent parties as necessary.• Work collaboratively with staff from other units such as project management, construction management, engineering, interior design, space management, and real estate.• Serve as a career planner.• Perform duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.Required Education• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or related field.• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.Required Experience• Two (2) years of relevant work experience.• Experience planning space for Medical and/or Lab environments.Additional Qualifications Considered• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Proficient in local building codes, accessibility guidelines, zoning, and related regulations.• Advanced understanding of planning philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques.• Knowledgeable about research and data collection principles, methodologies, and practices.• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft applications, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or other relevant software.Physical Requirements/Work Environment• Sitting - Continuously• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often• Hearing, listening - Often• Talking - Often• Standing - Seldom• Walking - Seldom• Bending - Seldom• Stooping - Seldom• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom• Crouching - Seldom• Reaching overhead - Seldom• Pulling, pushing - Seldom• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - SeldomCompensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.REQ: 96817SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE