Director of Planning

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of Planning. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $14,167 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $6,563 to $21,066 per month.

Classification

Administrator III

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Director of Planning to be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of University Planners and Associate University Planners as they provide support to campuses on a wide variety of planning tasks. Primary responsibilities include; close collaboration and building of strong ties & relationships with all of the 23 CSU University campuses; annual production of the preliminary and final Five-Year Plans; responding to individual campus requests related to planning issues; providing training to unit staff, CPDC staff and campus partners; systemwide leadership and support to campuses for all planning functions relating to the physical facilities within the California State University system.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Chief of Planning and Design, the Director of Planning will perform duties as outlined below:

Development of the Systemwide Five-Year Plan

The Director of Planning will be responsible for leading the 23 University campuses and the Office of the Chancellor planning unit in the development of the Five-Year Plan. This includes directing University Planners and Associate Planners as they correspond with campuses, providing direction to them as they develop programs and submit documents. Providing feedback to the Chief and the AVC relating to the status of campus submissions.

Campus Planning Support

Responsible for providing continuing support to campuses regarding the ongoing planning of the systemwide setting. The Director of Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining staff who are competent at supporting campuses with a variety of planning activities including program development, space analysis, master plan revisions, and preparation of items for the Board of Trustees.

Continuing Education and Training

Provide and encourage continuing education opportunities for the 23 University campuses and the Office of the Chancellor planning unit. Develop programs to support professional development within the unit and the CSU. Develop and present educational materials to campus stakeholders relating to planning. Assist other units in CPDC by providing training specific to planning in order to better integrate the units. Develop and deliver content at the Facilities Management Conference. Work on processes to enhance continuous improvement.

General Planning Activities

Lead and manage the planning unit staff with; the development of Board of Trustees agenda items; delegated schematic reviews; minor and major master plan revisions; amendments to the Five-Year Plan.

Provide guidance related to project funding, and coordinate funding and reporting with Finance and Treasury.

Work to develop and implement standardized operating procedures to ensure consistent delivery of services to stakeholders. May have direct responsibility for campus assignments(s) depending on staffing levels, but ideally, campus assignments would not exceed three campuses for the Director of Planning.

The Director of Planning will coordinate closely with other CPDC and CO units on a wide variety of topics including: development of policies and procedures related to systemwide capital planning strategies to effectively prioritize campus facilities needs; development of Planning and Design forms to incorporate cross departmental changes; development of strategies to support goals of other units; general tracking of capital project expenditures; development of coordinated training; upkeep and maintenance of the website.

Staff and Program Administration

General administrative responsibilities for staff in the unit including performance evaluations, approving absences, reviewing and approving travel requests, training, etc. Assist with the maintenance of the website.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban planning, business administration, accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred in a related field.

-Ten years of planning experience in a higher education setting and five years within the CSU demonstrating the application of the methods, practices and procedures of facilities and space planning, capital project design and construction, fiscal management, budgetary preparation, scheduling and control techniques. Demonstrated ability to provide and with a keen acumen of organizational leadership.

-Three years of supervisory experience within the field of planning.

-Ability to adjust to quickly changing priorities as circumstances change.

-Ability to organize work, set priorities, anticipate setbacks and carry out position responsibilities.

-Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

-Ability to prepare concise, logical analytical reports.

-Ability to make group presentations to provide information on changes in policies and procedures.

-Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences and convey understanding.

-Skill in listening perceptively and conveying awareness in managing group meeting dynamics.

-Skill in exchanging ideas and information with others for the development of policies and programs.

-Skill in working as team member and collaborating with others to achieve defined/desired outcomes.

-Strong networking and interpersonal skills including consultative and persuasive skills to work with internal and external constituents.

-Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations or procedures to define problems, identify relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions and recognize alternative solutions and their implications.

-Ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects while continually assessing shifting and competing priorities.

Advanced understanding of and experience with the development of long-range capital plans:

-As one of the primary duties of this role will be the overall management of the development of the CSU Five-Year Plan. The incumbent will provide direction to unit staff and campus stakeholders and a well-developed understanding of capital planning principles is critical to the success of the position.

Thorough understanding of underlying planning principles in a higher education setting:

-This is crucial to the ability of the Director of Planning’s role in campus planning support and general planning activities, and the Director will be responsible for leadership in this area. Comprehensive knowledge relating to space planning, and the relationship between enrollment, space and entitlement is necessary.

Experience with developing and delivering educational/professional development content:

-The Director of Planning develops, maintains and delivers training for unit staff and campus partners, as well as for others in Capital Planning, Design and Construction. The incumbent needs to have demonstrated capabilities related to both content development and presentation of content to a diverse audience.

-High level of attention to detail.

-Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 19, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

Advertised: Jun 05 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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