• Assistant Campus Planner

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Assistant Campus Planner

    Job Summary

    Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) is looking for an Assistant Campus Planner. The planner will support planning programs, campus engagement, graphic communication, construction coordination, and review processes across the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus. Reporting to the Associate Director for Planning & Communication, you will support Campus Plan 2050, Vision 2034, and planning efforts.

     

    What You'll Do

    Engagement, Presentations & Tours

    + Support engagement and communication efforts for Campus Plan 2050, Vision 2034, and other programs

    + Monitor and respond to planning-related inquiries, including email engagement

    + Prepare and update AEC website major project pages

    + Produce briefing documents and track project-related media

    + Support monthly project reviews and identify engagement needs

    + Prepare materials for community communications and neighborhood meetings

    + Help with presentations, tours, and annual data updates

    Graphic Production

    + Create graphics, maps, and visual materials for planning and construction communication.

    + Produce Exterior Impact Maps, AEC Construction Maps, tour/detour maps, and signage layouts.

    + Compile charts and graphics for planning studies.

    + Prepare, rewrite, and proofread written materials for clarity and accuracy

    Construction Coordination

    + Facilitate in Construction Coordination meetings

    + Review traffic studies. Prepare and publish traffic updates and construction impact notices

    + Track non-AEC construction projects affecting campus.

    + Develop construction fence signage and graphics

    + Support progress meetings

    EERC Support

    + Track projects requiring EERC review and assist with meeting coordination.

    + Draft approval communications and collaborate with committee members

    + Track temporary installations and Campus as Lab requests

    AEC Procedures & Campus Planning Manual

    + Help update internal procedures and Campus Planning Manual content

    + Support improvements to workflow and documentation standards

     

    Mission Statement

     

    Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

     

    Why Work at Michigan?

     

    + Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care; that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

    + In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

    + Generous time off, including maternity and parental leaves

    + Hybrid work environment

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.

    + Minimum five years of relevant experience.

    + High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

    + Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    272118

     

    Working Title

     

    Assistant Campus Planner

     

    Job Title

     

    Campus Assistant Planner

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Aec

     

    Department

     

    AEC-Project Management

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    12/18/2025 - 1/17/2026

     

    Salary

     

    $74,000.00 - $85,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Engineering & Architecture