Campus Planner - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
About The Position
UNC Charlotte is seeking a Campus Planner to help shape the physical future of one of the Southeast's fastest-growing public universities. 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. The Campus Planner will 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
- Collaborate with university leadership, architects, engineers, and design consultants to influence campus master planning, land use decisions, site development, and sustainable landscape initiatives.
- Serve as a key advisor on campus planning initiatives, guiding land use decisions, campus development, and landscape planning.
- Ensure campus growth is thoughtful, sustainable, and innovative.
- Guide projects from early planning through implementation.
- Interpret technical documents and communicate planning concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- State retirement plans and voluntary retirement savings options
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition waiver opportunities
- Professional development and continuing education resources
- Access to the extensive benefits offered through the State of North Carolina
- Hybrid work flexibility with remote work available one day per week (with supervisor approval)
- Relocation package as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
