Harvard University
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SpacePlanningandOperationsManager
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“Space Planning and Operations Manager at Harvard University. Skills: Space planning, Operations management, Stakeholder coordination. Develop space plans. Recommend space plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance mission; Ensure office readiness
Industry & Context.
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 faculty space plan
Recommend annual faculty 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
Liaise 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 support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with key departments; 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 planning, Project execution
Full Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Graduate School of Education? The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: [www.gse.harvard.edu](https://www.gse.harvard.edu). Job Summary: Reports to the Director of Construction and Capital Programs and works closely with Faculty Affairs and other key departments to develop and implement the annual faculty space plan. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Space Planning and Allocation * Develop and recommend space plans for all academic and administrative needs to best position the School to advance the mission for each academic year. * Partner with Faculty Affairs to gather faculty office and research space needs and develop a comprehensive annual space allocation plan. * Prepare and recommend the annual faculty space plan to the Chief of Operations for review and approval in coordination with the Academic Dean. * Support faculty recruitment by presenting available office and research space options and facilitating alignment on space plans consistent with campus standards. * Manage the allocation and effective use of office and research space for faculty, including oversight of shared faculty space utilization. * Coordinate wit
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