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General Coordinator, Space Planning

Classification Information

Space Planning
Space Planning provides space management services to ensure space assignments are aligned with user needs. Work with occupants to understand and articulate their business program, activities, space needs, and functional requirements. Space planning and analysis can include fit studies, occupancy and utilization reviews, and identification of options to optimize the use of certain types of spaces or locations.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Coordinator within Space Planning at Virginia Tech is responsible for supporting the management and optimization of campus spaces to meet the needs of its occupants. This role focuses on understanding the various programmatic, operational, and functional requirements of university departments and translating those needs into effective space plans. The General Coordinator will work closely with users to assess their space requirements, gather input, and help identify solutions that best align with their activities, while ensuring space utilization is efficient and aligned with overall university goals. The position involves performing space analysis, including occupancy and utilization reviews, to assess how spaces are being used and to recommend improvements. This role may also involve conducting fit studies to determine how existing spaces can be adapted to meet evolving needs, as well as proposing strategies for optimizing space use across campus. The General Coordinator will collaborate with other campus operations teams and departments to gather necessary data and insights, ensuring that space planning decisions are informed by accurate and up-to-date information. While the position requires some level of experience and education, the General Coordinator is expected to contribute to a team-based environment, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders. The role will support the implementation of space planning projects, assist in the coordination of space allocations, and ensure that all planning activities adhere to university standards. The General Coordinator will also provide recommendations for improving space efficiency and ensuring that campus resources are utilized effectively, without the expectation of working independently at a senior level.