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.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment.
Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.
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