The Opportunity
Do you have strong communication skills, the ability to manage projects, and enjoy working with stakeholders to optimize the usage of space? Apply online to be a Space Planner at Washington State University Vancouver.

As a Space Planner you will oversee the campus space request process and collaborate with Finance and Operations, Facilities, IT, and academic units to plan and implement efficient space solutions. This includes developing CAD-based layouts for office setups and remodels, advising on furniture selection, and ensuring compliance with safety codes and space standards. You will also serve as a technical resource, supporting space allocation decisions and recommending improvements to maximize efficiency.
 
Additionally, you will maintain accurate space inventories, archives, and campus maps, including transitioning materials to GIS formats. You will also support annual space surveys, coordinate with the university archivist, and post essential systemwide information such as evacuation maps. Through committee work and strategic analysis, you will play a critical role in shaping a responsive, well-utilized campus environment.
 
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
65%       Support the usage of campus space and resources
20%       Perform space audits and other report development and compilation. Maintain campus space data
10%       Facilitate classroom and teaching lab space utilization
5%         Other duties as assigned.
 
Posting Closing Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position.  This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. The position will be primarily on-campus and may have limited remote work opportunities after 6 months, requiring supervisor approval.
 
Monthly Salary: $4,740 to $5,643 | Range 53, Steps A to H | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. 
 
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
 
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
 
Required Qualifications
Four years of college training with a major in a related field AND two years’ experience in space analyst or related work. Additional applicable work experience may substitute year-for-year for required education.

Preferred Qualifications 
Related work in higher educational institution or similar.
 
About WSU Vancouver 
WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
 
As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
 
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: Facilities Operations
Department Link: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations
City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686
 
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
 
1.Resume
2. A cover letter
 
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.