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Position Title:Facilities Coordinator
Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Facilities Planner
Job Duties:
The Facilities Coordinator supports the effective planning, management, and utilization of university facilities and physical spaces. This position coordinates space inventory and planning systems, analyzes space utilization and facilities data, and provides recommendations to support the efficient use and development of indoor and outdoor university facilities. The Facilities Coordinator works collaboratively with Facilities leadership, campus partners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate space assignments, facility improvements, project documentation, and planning initiatives consistent with university policies and the Campus Master Plan.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate building and space records, including architectural drawings, floor plans, room inventories, equipment and furniture layouts, and assignable square footage; serving as the system owner for space management platforms; and coordinating updates to as-built documentation with architects, engineers, and contractors. The position reviews space requests, develops test fits and facility options, evaluates potential space assignments, and investigates future development opportunities based on unit facility plans and the Campus Master Plan.
The Facilities Coordinator also coordinates small- to mid-size facilities projects, supports larger capital projects through documentation and space-impact tracking, and provides facilities data and reporting for university and UW System submissions. This position serves as a liaison between Facilities trades and external design professionals, coordinates project documentation and work requests, and helps resolve facilities-related issues.
Additionally, the Facilities Coordinator ensures facility planning and space assignments align with applicable accessibility requirements, safety codes, campus design standards, and established room configuration, signage, and naming conventions. Success in this role requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, as well as the ability to manage detailed facilities data and collaborate effectively with a wide range of campus and external stakeholders.
Hybrid remote work may be available after the successful completion of the initial training period. Please note that the remote work policy is subject to change at the discretion of the department or university.
Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes:
Position Title:Facilities Coordinator
Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Facilities Planner
Job Duties:
The Facilities Coordinator supports the effective planning, management, and utilization of university facilities and physical spaces. This position coordinates space inventory and planning systems, analyzes space utilization and facilities data, and provides recommendations to support the efficient use and development of indoor and outdoor university facilities. The Facilities Coordinator works collaboratively with Facilities leadership, campus partners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate space assignments, facility improvements, project documentation, and planning initiatives consistent with university policies and the Campus Master Plan.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate building and space records, including architectural drawings, floor plans, room inventories, equipment and furniture layouts, and assignable square footage; serving as the system owner for space management platforms; and coordinating updates to as-built documentation with architects, engineers, and contractors. The position reviews space requests, develops test fits and facility options, evaluates potential space assignments, and investigates future development opportunities based on unit facility plans and the Campus Master Plan.
The Facilities Coordinator also coordinates small- to mid-size facilities projects, supports larger capital projects through documentation and space-impact tracking, and provides facilities data and reporting for university and UW System submissions. This position serves as a liaison between Facilities trades and external design professionals, coordinates project documentation and work requests, and helps resolve facilities-related issues.
Additionally, the Facilities Coordinator ensures facility planning and space assignments align with applicable accessibility requirements, safety codes, campus design standards, and established room configuration, signage, and naming conventions. Success in this role requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, as well as the ability to manage detailed facilities data and collaborate effectively with a wide range of campus and external stakeholders.
Hybrid remote work may be available after the successful completion of the initial training period. Please note that the remote work policy is subject to change at the discretion of the department or university.
Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes:
- Health plans, currently starting at $45 per month.
- 176 hours of vacation per year (prorated for start date).
- 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated
for start date).
- 176 Hours of sick leave for first 18 months. After this period,
employees can earn up to 96 hours per fiscal year. Accumulates
without limit and does not expire.