Campus Land Planner
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
010084 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Working Title |
Campus Land Planner |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Telework is available up to one day a week with supervisor approval. |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Division |
Business Affairs |
| Department |
Facilities Management (Adm) |
| Work Location |
Facilities Management Building |
| Salary Range |
$78,246 - $90,356 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The Planning and Space Management unit manages the planning of informal and capital projects, long-term physical space planning, space allocations, and signage for the university community. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The position of Campus Land Planner is responsible for supporting the planning for the physical development of the campus, as part of the Planning, Design, and Construction department, working collaboratively with the Facilities Management team, including Grounds, Engineering, Sustainability, Maintenance Operations, and
UNC Charlotte stakeholders, and external, multi-disciplinary consultants.The Campus Land Planner will work on a range of planning initiatives, including master and sector planning, planning studies, and feasibility studies at multiple scales. The Campus Land Planner advises internal customers on site selection and development, campus land use, building locations, and site amenities. The Campus Land Planner participates in project reviews and feasibility studies for future projects, prepares presentations for internal and external customers, including administrative and academic leadership, faculty, staff, students, and the community at large, and establishes and ensures compliance with University design and construction guidelines relating to land use and campus-level landscape architecture. The Campus Land Planner also supports the sustainable design goals of the University. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities |
- Develop planning recommendations for campus development and campus-level landscape architecture based on institutional priorities, coordinating with the Director of Planning, Design and Construction; Grounds, Sustainability, Facilities Engineering, and Facilities Maintenance and Operations.
- Ensure that institutional planning objectives and strategies are incorporated into projects.
- Review the work of external planning consultants to ensure projects reflect the planning intent, university design and construction, and standards, schedule, and budget as established by the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction.
- Review, update, and maintain university design and construction guidelines related to land planning.
- Prepare reports and presentations that identify issues and present options to inform university decision-making.
- Provide information and recommendations on physical and comprehensive planning and design issues, large-scale planning and sector studies, and special facilities planning topics.
- Manage requests for the development of campus outdoor spaces, soliciting input for the development of projects, and ensuring plans and compliance with University objectives.
- Maintain working relationships with local city, county, and state government officials, University City Partners, and private developers on issues that affect campus development.
- Work as a contributing teammate in the Planning, Design, and Construction department to collaborate and provide expertise on a wide variety of departmental projects and plans.
- Perform other duties as required.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering, and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
Master's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering, and five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
Licensed, or able to obtain a license, to practice landscape architecture by the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects. |
| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| Posting Open Date |
03/19/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
04/19/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Proposed Hire Date |
05/01/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering, and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes, a bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering and two years of related experience
- Yes, an associate's degree Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering and four years of related experience
- Yes, high school diploma or GED and six years of relatable experience
- Yes, master's degree or above in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering
- No
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Are you licensed, or able to obtain a license, to practice landscape architecture by the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects?
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
- Contact Information for References
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Mar 20, 2026