Senior Capital Planner - Campus Planning

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

52d

About The Position

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Oversees the University's Annual Planning process, working with academic and administrative leaders to identify and prioritize capital project needs. Manages the Capital Project Outlay, moving key projects through a multi-year process from early planning and funding strategies to final approval by the University System of Georgia (USG). Ensures that space planning and capital investments align with the University's mission, strategic goals, and long-term growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Licensure or professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Architecture, Planning, or Project Management)
• Seven (7) years of experience in strategic planning, campus planning, grant writing, or related fields.
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents policies (or the ability to learn), capital project pre-planning procedures, and design standards
• Working knowledge of spatial systems, GIS tools, and campus planning software
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Proficient in planning and project management tools such as Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking platforms.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external partners
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to successfully manage complex, large-scale planning initiatives, and strategic projects from concept through implementation
• Able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail while delivering high-quality service and effective planning outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership and strategic thinking
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Experience in space utilization analysis and academic planning metrics
• Experience includes project management in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

• Leads the university¿s annual capital planning cycle, working closely with Deans, Vice Presidents, and unit leaders
• Translates institutional goals into capital project options for executive review and decision making
• Facilitates cross-functional planning sessions, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up with academic and administrative units
• Manages the University¿s Capital Project Outlay, prioritizing projects based on strategic alignment, space needs, and stakeholder readiness
• Guides priority projects through the Board of Regents (BOR) Capital Plan, KSU¿s internal review process, and USG proposal development
• Monitors planning milestones, funding strategies, and project readiness for both internal leadership and external reporting
• Ensures proposed capital projects support KSU¿s strategic priorities in student success, research, community engagement, sustainability, and institutional growth
• Assess project scope, justification, space requirements, and potential funding sources (state, donor, or internal)
• Oversees preparation of project requests, program briefs, and conceptual studies with stakeholders and consultants
• Partners with the Executive Director of Space Administration to integrate space data, utilization studies, and scheduling analysis into capital project planning
• Collaborates with Planning, Design & Construction colleagues to ensure accurate cost estimates and space allocations throughout the process
• Serves as the lead administrator for KSU¿s Campus Design & Construction Standards
• Works with subject-matter experts to update and publish campus standards and design guidelines regularly

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees