Space Planner - Bowie, United States - Bowie State University

Description

POSITION TITLE: Space Planner

PERSONNEL STATUS: Regular, Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management

OPEN DATE: April 25, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Join a dynamic team at Bowie State University as a Space Planner Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. Bowie State University is a part of the University System of Maryland and is in the midst of one of the nation's most exciting metropolitan areas, within an easy reach of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Design and Construction, the Space Planner will:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under limited supervision, maintain space utilization data and facilities inventory on an automated or computerized system.
  
• Analyze and report on space utilization data.
  
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and organizing the activities associated with facilities space planning campus-wide.
  
• Obtain current information for the facilities inventory; enters new and revised information into computerized or automated system.
  
• Assign or classify space according to pertinent standards and procedures.
  
• Provide information or report on current room utilization and dimensions.
  
• Coordinate and manage the long and short term space planning needs campus-wide.
  
• Maintain information or data on new construction, renovations and various remodeling.
  
• Conduct space feasibility and utilization studies and prepares report on findings.
  
• Maintain detailed space utilization data and inventory.
  
• Research and compile data for various reports.
  
• Assists in the preparation of comprehensive, highly technical or complex reports and analyses.
  
• Recommend changes in space assignment and facilities inventory processing to supervisor.
  
• Assist management in identification of problems, trends or future space needs and makes recommendations.
  
• Work closely with others to plan room layout to include furniture, equipment, telecommunications or other pertinent needs.
  
• Coordinate changes in facility environment and support systems; notifies management of trends or problems.
  
• Track and ensure resolution of problems.
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  

  A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
  
  

  EXPERIENCE:
  
  

  A minimum of four (4) years of facilities space management or directly related experience; OR three (3) years of computer application experience AND one (1) year of facilities space management experience.
  
  

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of space management computer applications.
    
  • Knowledge of space utilization and facilities management.
    
  • Skill in both oral and written communications.
    
  • Skill in analyzing and determining space utilization and facilities inventory.
    
    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    
    

    Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
    
    If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.
    
    Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
    
    

    Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
    
    This is a Union Position.
    
    

    COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $85,000
    
    

    OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
    
    

    BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes vacation days, holidays, and sick days. This also includes tuition remission including eligible dependents; choice of medical/vision plans, CareFirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans, dental, prescription, and life insurance, training and development, EAP; and as eligible generous leave package including sick/bereavement, annual, personal; and winter and spring breaks.
    
    

    APPLICATION: Interested and qualified applicants should go to to apply online. Paper application submissions will not be considered.
    
    

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    14000 Jericho Park Road
    
    

    Bowie, MD 20715
    
    

    Bowie State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
    
    

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