Sr Director, Planning (Space Planning & Operations)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

92d • $133,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Sr Director, Planning, is the key administrative leader with and between internal and external parties related to space planning and management issues and prepares and presents space plans and options to senior leadership as requested, providing strategic direction and oversight for campus planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term institutional goals and priorities. The Sr Director counsels and supports Perelman School of Medicine (“PSOM”) administrative management, department chairs, as well as leadership and staff of University Facilities & Real Estate Services and UPenn Health System Real Estate, Design & Construction, in the management of data related to all School space assets (owned and leased) on all campus locations. The Sr Director oversees the analysis of need, programming, capital project formation and feasibility analysis, interiors planning, project initiation, and sustainability for PSOM facilities-related initiatives. The position works in close collaboration with the PSOM and SPO leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure effective use of facility resources, provide planning analysis, and develop design and implementation solutions that meet operational, research, and educational needs at the School and University levels. This position is considered “essential.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience required, preferably in a medical school or academic environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Significant leadership experience and solid people skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Project, PowerPoint, & Excel).

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical school or academic environment.
• Dynamic leader with excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present space plans and options to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for campus planning initiatives.
• Counsel and support PSOM administrative management and department chairs.
• Manage data related to all School space assets on all campus locations.
• Oversee analysis of need, programming, capital project formation, and feasibility analysis.
• Collaborate with PSOM and SPO leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective use of facility resources and develop design and implementation solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans with a variety of investment options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work options for work-life balance.
• Home ownership services for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees