Assistant Director of Space Management and Campus Planning

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Space Management and Campus Planning serves as the subject matter expert for space inventory, utilization analysis, facilities information management, GIS mapping, campus planning data, and wayfinding systems. Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, this position supports institutional decision-making, campus master planning, capital planning, facilities management, and strategic space utilization initiatives through the collection, maintenance, analysis, visualization, and reporting of campus facilities information.

This position collaborates extensively with academic and administrative departments, university leadership, consultants, and external agencies to ensure the integrity and effective use of facilities information. Data, analyses, reports, and documentation developed by this position may be utilized by university leadership, consultants, the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MSCBA), accreditation organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders in support of planning, operational, compliance, and capital investment decisions.

The Office of Capital Planning and Facilities maintains accurate campus floor plans, space inventories, infrastructure records, campus maps, and facilities documentation for all university-owned and leased properties. The Assistant Director supports annual space surveys, utilization studies, campus master planning, strategic facilities planning, deferred maintenance planning, accessibility assessments, wayfinding initiatives, decarbonization planning, and capital project development.
 

Salem State University is where professional ambition and community purpose meet. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we have a deep commitment to the students, employees and neighbors who make up our university community. Our staff are integral to everything we do, from supporting first-generation college students to advancing civic engagement across the North Shore. If you're looking for a career that challenges and fulfills you, and a team that celebrates who you are, we'd love to welcome you to Salem State.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Space Management and Campus Planning serves as the subject matter expert for space inventory, utilization analysis, facilities information management, GIS mapping, campus planning data, and wayfinding systems. Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, this position supports institutional decision-making, campus master planning, capital planning, facilities management, and strategic space utilization initiatives through the collection, maintenance, analysis, visualization, and reporting of campus facilities information.

This position collaborates extensively with academic and administrative departments, university leadership, consultants, and external agencies to ensure the integrity and effective use of facilities information. Data, analyses, reports, and documentation developed by this position may be utilized by university leadership, consultants, the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MSCBA), accreditation organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders in support of planning, operational, compliance, and capital investment decisions.

The Office of Capital Planning and Facilities maintains accurate campus floor plans, space inventories, infrastructure records, campus maps, and facilities documentation for all university-owned and leased properties. The Assistant Director supports annual space surveys, utilization studies, campus master planning, strategic facilities planning, deferred maintenance planning, accessibility assessments, wayfinding initiatives, decarbonization planning, and capital project development.
 

Salem State University is where professional ambition and community purpose meet. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we have a deep commitment to the students, employees and neighbors who make up our university community. Our staff are integral to everything we do, from supporting first-generation college students to advancing civic engagement across the North Shore. If you're looking for a career that challenges and fulfills you, and a team that celebrates who you are, we'd love to welcome you to Salem State.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Facilities Planning, Engineering, Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
2. Minimum three to five years of professional experience in facilities planning, architecture, engineering, campus planning, GIS, space management, facilities information management, or a related field.
3. Demonstrated experience utilizing AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office software.
4. Demonstrated expertise in space planning, facilities information management, and campus planning.
5. Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including spatial data management, mapping, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
    

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in higher education facilities planning, campus planning, institutional space management, architecture, engineering, or facilities information management.
2. Experience supporting campus master planning, facility condition assessments, deferred maintenance planning, utilization studies, and capital project programming.
3. Experience maintaining facilities information systems, space management databases, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), or asset management platforms.
4. Familiarity with Massachusetts public higher education facilities operations, capital planning processes, and state reporting requirements.
5. Experience supporting projects funded, managed, or reviewed by DCAMM, MSCBA, or comparable public-sector agencies.
    

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Please apply online on the Salem State Career site and attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Facilities Planning, Engineering, Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
2. Minimum three to five years of professional experience in facilities planning, architecture, engineering, campus planning, GIS, space management, facilities information management, or a related field.
3. Demonstrated experience utilizing AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office software.
4. Demonstrated expertise in space planning, facilities information management, and campus planning.
5. Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including spatial data management, mapping, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
    

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in higher education facilities planning, campus planning, institutional space management, architecture, engineering, or facilities information management.
2. Experience supporting campus master planning, facility condition assessments, deferred maintenance planning, utilization studies, and capital project programming.
3. Experience maintaining facilities information systems, space management databases, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), or asset management platforms.
4. Familiarity with Massachusetts public higher education facilities operations, capital planning processes, and state reporting requirements.
5. Experience supporting projects funded, managed, or reviewed by DCAMM, MSCBA, or comparable public-sector agencies.
    

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Please apply online on the Salem State Career site and attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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