Harvard University

Education

SpacePlanningandOperationsManager

$116–173k ~AI est. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Space Planning and Operations Manager at Harvard University. Skills: Space planning, Operations management, Stakeholder coordination. Develop space plans. Recommend space plans”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years related experience, Demonstrated financial management experience, Demonstrated budgeting experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Experience in higher education environment, Attention to detail, Ability to exercise independent judgment, Ability to exercise discretion, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills

What You'll Do.

Recommend space plans

Gather faculty space needs

Develop space allocation plan

Prepare annual space plan

Recommend annual space plan

Support faculty recruitment

Present space options

Facilitate alignment on space plans

Manage space allocation

Manage space utilization

Coordinate student space assignment

Monitor student space utilization

Understand program requirements

Maintain program data

Coordinate office moves

Prepare assigned spaces

Furnish assigned spaces

Troubleshoot space issues

Conduct pre-semester inspections

Coordinate office setup

Maintain space systems

Manage campus space inventory

Maintain campus space data

Align space data with standards

Serve as liaison with University Planning

Ensure space data accuracy

Prepare annual space report

Develop special projects

Coordinate special projects

Support archival coordination

Manage ergonomic workstation program

Assess ergonomic workstations

Select ergonomic equipment

Procure ergonomic equipment

Manage ergonomic equipment inventory

Coordinate with Faculty Affairs

Manage ergonomic program budget

Manage vendor relationships

Provide hands-on workstation support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Faculty Affairs; Coordinate with Academic Dean; Coordinate with Doctoral Programs; Coordinate with research teams; Coordinate with administrative offices; Coordinate with Operations Moves Team; Coordinate with HR; Coordinate with Faculty Affairs; Coordinate with EH&S

Process & Methodology

Project management

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