Senior Space Planner, Research & Medical Education

UR Ventures

. Manage the use of the Medical Center’s on-campus research and medical education space resources .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $77,600 - $116,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in space planning, project management, and effective utilization of medical and research facilities. Proficient in analyzing space needs, preparing documentation, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize space resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Space Planning Policy ExpertiseHealthcare or Research Lab Planning ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsSpace Management Database Experience

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Hard Skills

Space Utilization AnalysisProject ManagementProgram Documentation PreparationSpace Standards DevelopmentRenovation EvaluationBudget Process SupportEvidence-Based Design KnowledgeSpace Request EvaluationProjections of Building NeedsIntegrated Planning Processes

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADExcelPowerPointBluebeamSpace Information System

Industry Keywords

HealthcareResearch LabFacilities PlanningMaster PlanningCapital Budget

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the use of the Medical Center’s on-campus research and medical education space resources
Analyze effective space utilization and project future space needs
Collaborate with Department Administrators and Health Sciences leadership to define scope and program descriptions
Serve as subject matter expert to the Director on space planning policy, master planning, space standards, and scenario development
Evaluate requests for renovation, relocation, expansion, or improved use of existing space
Prepare program documentation, reports, recommendations, planning programs, and conceptual plans
Evaluate, track, and resolve space requests; negotiate space agreements and coordinate departmental transactions
Support the Medical Center Space Committee and evaluate grant requests for space needs
Manage updates to the University-wide Medical Center space information system
Advise administrators on Medical Center space survey processes and training
Liaise with clients/users, architects, contractors, and project managers
Manage small Health Sciences Division and Medical Center senior leadership projects
Prepare projections of Health Sciences campus building needs based on departmental growth patterns and plans
Assist with integrated planning processes and facilities master plan development
Develop assessment mechanisms and space standards to improve research and medical education space utilization
Support the capital budget process and assist departments with facilities capital budget requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Major coursework in Architecture, Facilities Planning, Interior Design, Finance, or Strategic Planning preferred
4 years of relevant healthcare or research lab planning experience required
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred
Exceptional interpersonal skills preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills preferred
Basic AutoCAD proficiency preferred
Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint proficiency preferred
Knowledge of evidence-based design preferred
Use of Bluebeam preferred
Experience with space management databases preferred
Cover letter and resume required with application