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Planner,Sr

Requisition ID req38023
Working Title Planner,Sr
Position Grade 14
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Campus Capital & Space Planning (CCSP) is seeking a full-time Sr. Planner to contribute to our energetic and committed group of specialists who enhance UNM's physical infrastructure. CCSP is currently managing several extensive, forward-looking strategic plans. The Sr. Planner will oversee the University's facility planning initiatives. This position delivers strategic direction across a wide spectrum of areas encompassing facility planning, architectural services, site development, asset management, and real estate functions related to the University's academic, administrative, athletic, and residential programs.

The Senior Planner manages the University's facility planning agenda through coordinated engagement with academic and administrative stakeholders, facility operations personnel, and specialized external consultants including architects and planning professionals. The role delivers strategic direction regarding facility allocation and capital development initiatives, working in partnership with the University Planner, Campus Environments & Services' Facilities department, and institutional executive leadership.

The Sr. Planner:

  • Provides leadership in campus master planning studies, long-term facility management and land planning activities.
  • Manages production of planning documents, reports, feasibility studies, concept plans, facility plans, special studies, and environmental design projects, including identifying project scope, budget, schedule, goals and objectives, critical physical and environmental constraints, program needs, space utilization, facility conditions, and establishes and monitors project deliverables.
  • Collaborates with Office of the Provost, Administrative leadership, and Space Optimization and Capital Plan Managers to analyze the efficiency and utilization of existing space allocations and to strategize space needs in facility planning.
  • Provides strategic leadership to wide variety of facility and asset management efforts.
  • Provides guidance in benchmarking, technology, academic and research trends, and space projections to establish quantitative facility and capital projections.
  • Assists with production of the annual capital budget, inclusive of facilities, landscape, and infrastructure and participates in the 5-year capital budget update.
  • Provides comprehensive facility planning support to all Campus Capital & Space Planning capital projects; including the development and/or guidance of project scopes, programs, program adjustments, and revisions in development.
  • Participates in various internal and external committees and working groups concerned with the campus environment and facilities.

This leadership role provides expertise to the University’s leadership at a time of rapidly changing business context and space usage. The ideal candidate will be able to provide superior, active guidance regarding the University’s near and long term programmatic and physical planning goals.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning or related field
  • Excellent discipline-specific analytical abilities
  • Excellent discipline-specific communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Consensus building skills
  • Awareness of the relationship of planning with the physical environment, real estate, economics, development, architecture, and governmental processes
  • Experience using Word, Excel, desktop publishing, graphic applications, spreadsheets used in planning projects
  • Ability to learn UNM’s software and asset management systems
  • Experience in the field of planning for educational communities
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Planning & Campus Development Off (240A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/29/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid Remote Work. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A complete application includes: 1) Complete the official online application. 2) Cover Letter – Please attach a cover letter that describes why you want this job. Address how your qualifications and work experience match the position and the preferred qualifications detailed in this job advertisement. 3) Resume – Please attach your current resume. Your resume should include a complete work history with beginning and ending dates (month/year), skills, and responsibilities. 4) References – Applicants must provide names and contact information for at least three (3) supervisory references with your application materials. References will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant. Your cover letter, resume, and references should be uploaded as a PDF file.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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