Director of Planning

Job Title : Director of Planning

Location : USO-TW Building ATL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 252875

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO).

Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta.

Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville.

The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Department Information

The University System of Georgia (USG) is Georgia s public university system comprised of 26 institutions with a space portfolio of 111M GSF at 70+ campuses and sites that support instruction, research, and extension.

The position resides within the University System Office (USO), which provides central staff support to the Chancellor and governing Board of Regents (BOR) of the USG.

The position reports within USO Real Estate and Facilities (REF), with information available at the department website : https : / / www.

usg.edu / facilities / .

Job Summary The Director of Planning manages, validates, and analyzes USG system space data, and collaborates with USO and institution personnel to guide campus planning and capital plan development and prioritization at the 26 USG institutions.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and resourceful planner / analyst committed to optimizing the value and outcome of capital investment in a public higher education environment.

Skills related to space data management and technology are emphasized because improvements to the existing data system (likely including new software and refined data methodology and collection) will be a strategic priority during the next 3-5 years.

Responsibilities Lead and administer system facilities data methodology, management, analysis, and reporting

Manage and execute system space utilization methodology, analysis, and reporting

Guide procurement / scoping efforts and provide advisory support for campus-led master planning projects and initiatives

Coordinate and support institution capital plan proposal development and submission, and the evaluation and development of system capital plans and budget recommendations

Lead / support strategic initiative to evaluate and implement campus space data technology and digital floor plans

Collaborate with other institution and USO professionals in facilities and related planning / assessment functions (budget and finance, academic affairs, IT, etc.)

Manage ad hoc and special projects, analyses and reports

Related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in planning or other appropriate discipline

Five (5) years of professional experience in areas relevant to position job duties, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited university in planning or other appropriate discipline

Proficient in collection, validation, analysis, and visualization of complex multi-source data sets using data / analytics software (such as MS Excel, Tableau / Prep Builder)

Knowledge of AUTOCAD for creating, managing, and interpreting digital floor plans and related metadata

Experience in college / university campus space data management, and knowledge of the use and implementation of industry-standard technology platforms for space data management and analysis

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement and facilitation within complex group dynamics

Required Documents to Attach Current Resume

Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of higher education campus facilities data management and analysis.

Knowledge of database management

Knowledge of integrated campus planning principles and practices.

Knowledge of institutional capital planning and assessment of project scope, program, and cost.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in physical and strategic planning.

Skill in using specialized data analysis and visualization software.

Skill in oral, written, and graphic communication and presentation.

Skill in facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Ability to develop working knowledge of and adhere to USG policies and procedures.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University System Office as determined by the University System Office in its sole discretion;

confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution.

It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.

O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.

962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.