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Senior Space Planner

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Decision Support, Documentation, Feasibility Analysis, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Space Operations, Strategic Planning, Tuition Fees, Usability Engineering
LOCATION
Fairfax, Virginia
POSTED
12 days ago
Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Program Admin Specialist 1

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not Eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary:Salary: $125,000 Max; Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities & Campus Operations ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia?

We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You'll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We've got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason's Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?

Great benefits for you...
  • Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
  • Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary.
  • Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
  • Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
  • Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
For you and your family...
  • Health/dental/vision benefits; and
  • Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).
The Senior Space Planner supports strategic and operational space planning across George Mason University's campuses, including Fairfax, Manassas, Arlington, and satellite locations. Reporting to the Director of Interiors and Space Planning, this role plays a key part in evaluating space needs, analyzing utilization data, and coordinating space assignments and moves. The Space Planner is the primary data owner and user of Mason's space management platforms ensuring data integrity and usability to support decision-making. While not responsible for IT administration, the Space Planner works closely with Facilities IT and other stakeholders to ensure systems meet planning needs.

We think it's a great opportunity and can't wait to speak with you. Here's a partial list of the duties.

Responsibilities:

Space Planning & Analysis:
  • Collaborate with the Director to manage the space request including reviewing requests and developing recommendations aligned with institutional priorities. Prepare documentation to include justification, options, and recommendations for review by the Space Administration Committee;
  • Ensure collaboration with project managers, and move coordinators to assess space needs, assign space, and coordinate moves across academic, administrative, and research units;
  • Analyze space utilization data to identify inefficiencies, opportunities for consolidation, and areas for reallocation or redesign;
  • Develop space programs and concept diagrams that reflect unit needs, institutional priorities, and progressive space use models (e.g., shared workspaces, hoteling, hybrid work);
  • Conduct space feasibility assessments, including adjacency studies, occupancy modeling, and fit plans;
  • Support the development of long-term space plans as part of the annual budget cycle, incorporating historical context, leadership vision, and competing priorities;
  • Participate in planning meetings with unit stakeholders to gather requirements, document space needs, and propose solutions; and
  • Maintain awareness of industry

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