Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
Job Overview Responsible for analyzing, developing, and coordinating the university's master campus plan and capital project 1-5-year forecast. Manages facility and project planning efforts to optimize the efficient use of campus spaces, including land use, building, landscape, parking, transportation systems, and other infrastructure components, to ensure strategic growth and development of the campus facilities and real property. Serve to create a physical environment that advances the institution's academic, research, and outreach missions.
Essential Functions - Lead the effort for long-range strategic planning of university facilities.
- Update the campus master plan that outlines the long-term vision for land use, building placement, infrastructure needs, and aesthetic considerations.
- Manage the planning and development of scope for construction projects for new facilities, renovations, and expansions on campus, considering factors like space utilization, needs and growth data analysis, accessibility, and sustainability.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the university-wide campus capital projects forecast; update at least yearly.
- Conduct strategic feasibility and predesign studies, analyze data, and make recommendations on a wide variety of campus planning issues that include program development, building sites, space/facilities development, landscape, lighting, parking, transportation systems, and other related infrastructure components.
- Collaborate with various campus departments, administrators, faculty, students, and community members to gather input and address concerns regarding campus planning initiatives.
- Utilize data analysis to inform planning decisions, including facilities assessment reports, growth trends, space utilization reports, colleges and units needs analysis and traffic studies and others.
- Develop tools for data collection, management and analysis.
- Support capital project planners and managers regarding project scope development.
- Mentor and supervise undergraduate engineering students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of internal procedures.
- Work under general supervision, performing other assignments as directed.
- Interpret and communicate information clearly and accurately. Communicate internally within P + D + C and/or the university. Communicate with external audiences as needed.
- Interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately, both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education Bachelor's degree required
Required Experience Eight (8) years of relavent experience
Additional Qualifications Considered - Experience in master planning, campus planning and long-term facilities planning
- Strong knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create maps is not required by preferred.
- Understands principles of urban planning and building design
- Understands construction documents prepared by design professionals
- Experienced in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and timelines
- Knowledge of building systems and construction
- Knowledge and experience in construction estimating
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 99043
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Senior Campus Planner, Planning, Design & Construction Date: Jun 4, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Civil Engineer, GIS, Developer, Facilities, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Technology, Operations, Strategy
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