Campus Planner - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Another Source•Charlotte, NC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

UNC Charlotte is seeking a Campus Planner to help guide the growth and development of one of the nation's fastest-growing Carnegie R1 research universities. In this role, you'll collaborate with university leadership, architects, engineers, and design consultants to influence campus master planning, land use decisions, site development, and sustainable landscape initiatives that will shape the future of campus. This is a hybrid opportunity, with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week with supervisor approval. UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university and a Carnegie R1 institution recognized for its leadership in research, innovation, student success, and community engagement. Located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, the university is shaping the future of Charlotte through transformative teaching, cutting-edge research, and strategic campus growth. As the university continues to expand, Facilities Management plays a critical role in creating a campus environment that supports learning, collaboration, and sustainability. Joining UNC Charlotte means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work will have a lasting impact on generations of students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Reporting within the Planning, Design, and Construction department, this role serves as a key advisor on campus planning initiatives, guiding land use decisions, campus development, and landscape planning that align with the university's long-term strategic vision. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Facilities Management—including Grounds, Engineering, Sustainability, Maintenance Operations, and Planning—as well as university leadership and external design consultants to guide projects from early planning through implementation. This is an opportunity to influence everything from campus master planning and feasibility studies to outdoor spaces and future development, ensuring the campus continues to grow in thoughtful, sustainable, and innovative ways.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two or more years of professional experience in campus planning, land planning, landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience coordinating planning, design, or construction projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of land use planning, site development, and campus or institutional planning principles.
Ability to interpret technical documents and communicate planning concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressively responsible planning or design experience.
Experience developing campus master plans, landscape master plans, or institutional planning initiatives.
Experience working within higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizations.
Licensed, or the ability to obtain licensure, to practice landscape architecture through the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects.

Responsibilities

Influence campus master planning, land use decisions, site development, and sustainable landscape initiatives.
Collaborate with university leadership, architects, engineers, and design consultants.
Serve as a key advisor on campus planning initiatives.
Guide land use decisions, campus development, and landscape planning that align with the university's long-term strategic vision.
Collaborate with colleagues across Facilities Management—including Grounds, Engineering, Sustainability, Maintenance Operations, and Planning—as well as university leadership and external design consultants to guide projects from early planning through implementation.
Influence campus master planning and feasibility studies to outdoor spaces and future development.