Associate Director of Campus Planning

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $11,250 per month

Priority Screening Date: March 10, 2025

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Planning and Development, the Associate Director of Campus Planning is responsible for the management of the comprehensive campus planning program and campus planning team. The position will lead, prepare, research, and provide background information and material, make recommendations on campus planning issues related to the master plan, capital improvement plan, space utilization plan, project programming and design, sustainability, transportation, and regional planning efforts, with the political acumen to represent the Facilities Management Department on all campus planning efforts, both internally and externally. This includes the preparation and editing of draft documents for planning committees and workshops, interaction and/or management of consultants associated with the campus and local jurisdictions to prepare studies and project reports, and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The position directs the planning efforts of all projects and allocates staff time and resources to meet campus master planning, capital projects planning, and space management goals while maintaining effective standards of service, guidance, and interactions provided to the campus in accordance with best business and professional practices. May stand in for the Director in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT -

Supervises, mentors, and develops the planning team staff. Establishes expectations, goals and objectives. Evaluates and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures effective collaboration and partnerships across the Facilities Management Department (planning, design, construction, and maintenance) and the campus community. Works closely with the Director of Campus Planning and Development and other senior leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures. Leads the preparation of environmental documents and facilitates the review and processing for campus projects. This includes the preparation of Requests for Proposals and Qualifications from consultant firms; selecting and managing the work of consulting firms, and the timely filing of documentation with the Office of the Chancellor staff and appropriate state agencies. Oversees capital or space planning efforts, and ensures the Planning staff has the information, training and resources they need to execute their work, including space and move projects.

PLANNING -

Land Use and Master Planning:

Leads the campus planning team to prepare background analysis and information, correspondence, and land use planning recommendations related to long-range planning, facilities use, transportation, sustainability, and environmental review. Makes recommendations on key land use planning issues; works closely with local agencies and service providers to reach solutions and uphold the best interest of campus.

Oversees the implementation of the Master plan as well as preparation of Master Plan revisions and Master Plan updates, including organizing and leading public outreach efforts, preparation and processing of related environmental documents, subsequent plans and studies, and supporting documents for the Office of the Chancellor. Makes recommendations on future studies and plans related to campus infrastructure and land management.

Environmental Planning:

Manages processes and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for all projects on campus. Oversees staff and CEQA consultants in preparation of Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Supplemental and Subsequent EIRs, and Categorical and Statutory Exemptions. Makes project design recommendations related to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Community/Building Challenge, and other campus sustainability initiatives. Oversees efforts on campus habitat management.

Space Planning:

Provides vision and leadership in the development of the Campus Space Plan and policies related to the use of University space. Oversees development of the campus physical space needs, programming, and feasibility studies for major capital projects. Oversees the databases and information systems necessary to assess needs, make project decisions and produce reports. May facilitate Campus Space Committee meetings including preparation of agendas and supporting materials.

Capital Projects Planning and Development:

Oversees development of prioritized projects for annual submission of the University's Improvement Plan. Oversees development of project feasibility studies, space utilization analysis, and resulting projects into the Capital Improvement Plan. Creates and oversees a collaborative process that identifies and prioritizes all projects included in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, as well as the capital and deferred maintenance budgets. Identifies needs and assists in the pursuit of funding (including but not limited to all state funding channels, other campus funding, public-private partnerships, grants, donations, sponsorships, etc.) required to build the best project for the campus.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary. As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

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