Job Description Summary:
Leads the strategic planning, development, and optimization of campus space across the University's academic, research, and medical facilities. Plays a key role in overseeing space management processes, tracking space data and utilization, and ensuring effective space allocation to meet the evolving needs of the University of Rochester. Collaborates with academic, administrative, medical, and research departments to provide expert guidance on space usage and help maintain a data-driven approach to space optimization. This individual will be part of the Real Estate, Portfolio Management, and Planning team and will work closely with senior leadership to align space strategy with the university's long-term goals.
Essential Functions:
- Leads efforts to efficiently utilize and manage the University's space portfolio, ensuring optimal allocation for academic, research, clinical, and administrative functions.
- Develops and maintains systems for monitoring and reporting on space utilization metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data on room usage, occupancy, and scheduling.
- Develops and implements long-term space strategies, including forecasting space needs in relation to academic, research, and clinical growth.
- Develops and applies recommendations for space management policies, procedures, and best practices to Senior Leadership.
- Leads the initial implementation and ongoing use of space management software and tools to track, analyze, and visualize space utilization data.
- Works closely with department heads, research teams, and medical administrators to understand space needs and develops appropriate solutions that align with the institution's strategic goals.
- Collaborates with Senior Leaders to provide recommendations for the management of capital budgets, ensuring space management projects are completed within financial parameters.
- Prepares reports and presents to senior leadership on space management initiatives, space availability, and trends in space usage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field and
- 10 years of experience in space management or a related field required.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of space planning principles and strategies, including space utilization metrics and optimization techniques preferred.
- Proficiency in space management software preferred.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders preferred.
- Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and present findings to senior leadership preferred.
- Skills in strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming and engaging workplace environment preferred.
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