Architect/Planner

The University of Virginia seeks applicants for the position of Architect/Planner in the Office of the Architect for the University.

Under the direction of the Architect for the University, the Architect/Planner researches, develops, and prepares preliminary and final program plans for short- and long-range capital planning efforts and assists in the planning efforts and capital project development from concept through design and construction. The Architect/Planner also serves as a resource for the development, analysis, and synthesis of space utilization and facilities planning.

The Office of the Architect functions as an integrated design team, where collaboration and open communication are paramount. The ideal candidate must be service-oriented and be able to work successfully on a large variety of projects as a key team member, either independently or in a multi-disciplinary group, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.They must possess experience in producing planning and design related written and graphic work products.They must also possess strength in space utilization and benchmarking, overall program planning, and developing feasibility studies for capital projects and development of long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies.A sense of humor and experience with higher education is highly desirable for this application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of experience in planning, design and development, architecture, historical preservation/conservation. Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or planning.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively relevant planning and/or design experience with an analytical background and strengths in space utilization, benchmarking, overall program planning, developing feasibility studies for capital projects and development of long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies.
• Experience in higher education.
• LEED AP accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills and electronic database development (GIS experience is desirable).

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing leaders who are prepared to shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. The students who attend have been chosen because they show exceptional promise. In its third century, the University of Virginia offers an affordable, world-class education that is consistently ranked among the nation's best.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $75,000 - $95,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Review of applications will begin on March 14, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received by the review date.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0070293. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their "Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.
• Resume or CV

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.