Free tuition for up to 12 credit hours during the academic
year, plus professional development opportunities. Earn a college
education while earning a salary;
Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan;
and
Patriot Perks discounts on restaurants, events, entertainment,
and more.
Benefits for You and Your Family:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; and
- Tuition benefit for eligible dependents (restrictions
apply).
The Senior Space Planner supports strategic and operational space
planning across George Mason University campuses, including
Fairfax, Manassas, Arlington, and satellite locations. Reporting to
the Director of Interior and Space Planning, this role plays a key
part in evaluating space needs, analyzing utilization data, and
coordinating space assignments and moves. The Space Planner is the
primary data owner and user of George Mason’s space management
platforms, ensuring data integrity and usability to support
decision-making. While not responsible for IT administration, the
Space Planner works closely with Facilities IT and other
stakeholders to ensure systems meet planning needs.
Responsibilities:
Space Planning & Analysis:
- Collaborate with the Director to manage space requests,
including reviewing requests and developing recommendations aligned
with institutional priorities. Prepare documentation, including
justification, options, and recommendations, for review by the
Space Administration Committee;
- Ensure collaboration with project managers and move
coordinators to assess space needs, assign space, and coordinate
moves across academic, administrative, and research units;
- Analyze space utilization data to identify inefficiencies,
consolidation opportunities, and areas for reallocation or
redesign;
- Develop space programs and concept diagrams that reflect unit
needs, institutional priorities, and progressive space use models
(e.g., shared workspaces, hoteling, hybrid work);
- Conduct space feasibility assessments, including adjacency
studies, occupancy modeling, and fit plans;
- Support the development of long-term space plans as part of the
annual budget cycle, incorporating historical context, leadership
vision, and competing priorities;
- Participate in planning meetings with unit stakeholders to
gather requirements, document space needs, and propose solutions;
and
- Maintain awareness of industry benchmarks and trends in higher
education space planning to inform recommendations.
Space Data Management & Software Use:
- Ensure space data supports the Director’s strategic planning
efforts by maintaining accuracy and providing actionable insights
within Archibus and Lambent. The records shall be accurate and
up-to-date space records, including room attributes, occupancy,
departmental assignments, and utilization metrics;
- Coordinate with Facilities IT and external consultants on
software upgrades, integrations, and enhancements from a user
perspective;
- Collaborate with Facilities IT to ensure space standards and
guidelines are documented and integrated into planning
workflows;
- Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations
using Archibus, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Teams to support space
planning and executive decision-making;
- Develop and deliver user training for departmental Archibus
users and support onboarding of new users; and
- Document and implement continuous process improvements in space
data workflows and reporting.
Reporting & Surveys:
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports, graphics, and
presentations for internal stakeholders, including space
utilization metrics, occupancy data, and planning scenarios;
- Support the bi-annual SCHEV Space Inventory and Classroom
Utilization reporting in coordination with Institutional
Effectiveness and Planning;
- Assist with Facilities & Administrative (F&A) audits
and functionalization surveys in collaboration with Fiscal
Services;
- Lead or support twice-yearly academic and administrative unit
location inventory audits, ensuring data accuracy and completeness;
and
- Respond to data requests from university committees,
leadership, and external agencies, ensuring timely and accurate
delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as a key liaison to academic and administrative units for
space planning and data validation;
- Collaborate with the Interiors and Space Planning team to
coordinate moves, renovations, and space assignments;
- Facilitate discussions with unit stakeholders to understand
operational needs, constraints, and long-term goals;
- Translate stakeholder input into actionable planning documents
and visual presentations for executive review;
- Communicate planning recommendations and committee decisions to
stakeholders in coordination with the Director; and
- Support space-related initiatives and committee work as
assigned by the Director.
Other Related Duties as Assigned:
- Related tasks assigned by the supervisor and department
head.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or the equivalent
combination of education and experience;
- Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in space
planning, facilities data management, or related functions in
higher education, corporate, or institutional settings;
- Demonstrated knowledge of space management software such as
Archibus, AutoCAD, or similar platforms;
- Demonstrated knowledge of space utilization metrics and how to
apply them to planning decisions;
- Skill in analyzing space data and translating findings into
actionable recommendations;
- Skill in managing complex datasets and maintaining accurate
records;
- Skill in coordinating space assignments and moves in
collaboration with project managers and move coordinators;
- Skill in developing space programs, concept diagrams, and
feasibility assessments;
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders,
including academic and administrative units;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
fast-paced environment;
- Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level
presentations and infographics; and
- Ability to support continuous improvement in space planning
processes and technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field;
- B.S. in interior design preferred;
- Experience working in a higher education environment;
- Experience supporting move coordination and space assignment
processes;
- Knowledge of SCHEV reporting requirements and F&A
functionalization audits; and
- Familiarity with GIS, Lambent, eBuilder, and Microsoft Teams
integration for space planning.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Senior
Space Planner at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
Complete and submit the online application, including three
professional references with contact information, and provide a
cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: September 16, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 30, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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