Planning & Sustainability Specialist

The University of Wisconsin Colleges is seeking a Planning & Sustainability Specialist to manage facility planning initiatives and promote resource utilization. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, and liaising with stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in sustainable projects are required. The position is based in Kenosha, WI, with an annual salary of $54,000-$60,000.
## Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.## **Position Title:**Planning & Sustainability Specialist## **Job Category:*Academic Staff## Employment Type:*Regular## Job Profile:Facilities Planning Manager## Job Duties:The Facilities Planning Manager manages administrative and operational functions of facility planning initiatives or projects to provide informed solutions promoting the effective utilization of resources and provide facility planning solutions. This may include Sustainability initiatives, serving as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, assisting with developing operating policies and procedures, assisting with the development, execution and utilization of strategic planning analysis to determine long term needs and develop sustainable solutions. This position reports to the Chief Facilities Officer.## Key Job Responsibilities: Manages and directs operational functions and planning of one or multiple facilities or projects to foster innovative solutions Assists with the development, execution, and utilization of strategic planning analysis to determine long term needs and develop sustainable solutions May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees Reviews, evaluates, approves, and provides recommendations for facility improvements, space assignments, and proposals utilizing best practices and established policies and procedures Assists with developing operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, best practices, and unit objectives Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information to ensure timely and safe transitioning of major construction or remodeling projects* Schedules logistics and secures resources to resolve facility issues, recommending alternatives where necessary## Department:Facilities ManagementCompensation:$54,000-$60,000 annually## *Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Sustainability or related field* Minimum three years of experience working on sustainable projects or initiatives Minimum two years of project management experience* Demonstrated strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software programs and platforms## *Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems* Experience with space planning Experience working in higher education or public sector environments* Grant writing experience## ## **Education:**Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Sustainability or related field## ## How to Apply:To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by October 8, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.## Contact Information:Marybeth Meyer (meyerm0@uwp.edu)## Legal Notices and Important InformationEmployment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.## Reasonable AccommodationsIt is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.## Parkside Crime Statistics ReportIn compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.## Transcript RequirementPlease note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 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