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Position Summary:

The Space Management Specialist II provides technical expertise and leadership in planning and executing space allocation, planning and management activities. This position works with the University Administration and the Executive Director for Space Management to develop space management strategies and solutions.

Workplace Requirements:

Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Exact hybrid schedule to be discussed with the Executive Director of Space Management.  Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $63,100 - $80,400

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor's Degree In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted  2+ years in interior architecture or space planning  In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted Skills  Confidentiality acumen Effective communication skills both written and verbal Diplomacy Excellent organizational skills Experience in interior architecture, space planning or drafting 

Preferences:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, interior design or another related field Experience working in an institution of higher education  Experience working with Tableau for building reports and dashboards  Knowledge of TRIRIGA Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)  Ability to lead, manage, and report on projects and initiatives  Ability to perform space planning tasks such as gathering user requirements and translating them into space planning documents.  Ability to provide layout options for furniture or propose interior renovation options 

Essential Functions:

Serves as a steward for the University’s space resources, including working with Deans, Vice Presidents, Department Chairs, Directors, and Department Administrators to ensure allocation, utilization, and documentation of campus space is appropriately managed and recorded. Coordinates space management activities with the Deans and Vice Presidents for their respective schools and divisions, including developing and maintaining appropriate tools to facilitate the reporting of necessary statistical data for strategic decisions by the University Administration. Establishes and assists in maintaining space records, plans, files, and charts for effective space management and reporting. Conducts research to identify and establish future space requirements and needs. Stewards the ongoing assessment of data related to annual charges for space allocated to units throughout the University and works with administrative personnel in each unit to validate space data related to these charges. Manages projects focused on space management and space utilization. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions

Experience with space management, best practices, and standards; familiarity with the Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM): 2006 Edition, and its application to classification and reporting on space inventories at institutions of higher education Coordinates test script development for software upgrades and ongoing enhancements as applicable to space management  Uses tools such as AutoCAD, Tableau, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and Revit to support both facilities and campus users  Ability to oversee student workers as needed 

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