About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgias colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our universitys vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Senior architectural and planning professional reporting to the Director of Campus Planning, also in close coordination with the Executive Director of Space Management. Responsibilities include collaborating, innovating, and providing leadership in support of the University’s campus planning, and space planning functions. Responsible for all aspects of project initiation including confirming alignment with master planning, development of initial program needs, project budget development, and project scheduling.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities –
1. Provides innovative leadership in collaboration with university leadership, stakeholders, and Planning, Design and Construction on all aspects of Campus Planning, Space Planning, Project Initiation, and Capital Project Requests
2. Manages the University’s University System of Georgia (USG) Facilities Inventory Data Collection (FIDC), USG space coding and classification, reporting, and in-house analysis which includes monitoring the utilization of and needs for all spaces across campus
3. Manages long-range campus planning, capital planning program development and feasibility studies for major renovation and new construction projects
4. Serves as a University subject matter-expert for ADA evaluations and building code reviews
5. Prepare space and capital budget analyses, programs, policies and business processes for campus and university administration
6. Assist in identifying options for addressing priority needs and develop recommendations for resolution of space issues through development and analysis of space-use metrics, reassignment of space and/or planning of renovations or new construction projects
7. Supervises, develops, and supports professional development of staff and student workers, as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
A professional degree from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, campus planning, or related field
Other Required Qualifications
Professional Architectural license and/or Urban, Regional, or City Planning certifications
Required Experience
Seven (7) years of experience managing multiple capital projects, including facilities planning and design, master planning, and space planning; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Preferred Experience
Prior experience with project management within a college or university and managing professional staff
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $88,320 to $102,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Successful track record in planning, coordinating, and completing large scale, detail-oriented projects
Ability to work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leaders
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Board of Regents procedures, standards, and principles for pre-planning and project guidelines and procedures related to capital projects
Knowledge of Board of Regents/USG and KSU procurement procedures
SKILLS
Excellent initiative, teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly related to listening, team building, and conflict resolution
Proficient with computer software, applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, Banner, CAFM and/or Space Data Software)
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu , or by making a report here .
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf