We are a small and growing company that provides expertise, analysis and integrated planning to facilitate the strategic utilization of resources for higher education organizations. We are looking for an experienced Space Planner / Programmer to work with our team to identify current and future space planning needs for our clients. The successful candidate will understand and have experience in the field of higher education; have the ability to understand client needs and the translation of quantitative and qualitative information into campus or building space recommendations through highly developed analytical skills and the ability to express results of the finding clearly and effectively. In addition, the candidate will have the ability to multi-task priorities to meet time sensitive deadlines. Additionally, he/she will be comfortable working in a small office environment and understand that he/she will succeed by proactively working to build relationships with partners and peers towards common goals as well as being able to work independently. The position will be part-time to start with the potential to be full-time after six-months. Job Duties: • Participates in client meetings with key involved parties to understand current space situation(s) and needs as well as future changes that may impact space requirements. Summarizes and details findings of meetings in electronic format. • Develops campus space needs/specifications or building space programs using quantitative and qualitative data collected. Space programs may be detailed or order-of-magnitude. Summarizes findings for final report in writing or electronically, and may also present findings. • Supports instructional space utilization analysis: • Performs activities related to space inventory development and refinement: • Conducts benchmarking research among institutions. • Maintains a general understanding of trends in the higher education landscape; participates at conferences, conducts web research and visits campus sites. • Supports strategic planning processes. • Supports project management activities to ensure timely completion of projects. • Contributes to marketing activities related to new business and proposed projects and, represents company in interviews for potential projects. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred, in Architecture, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration or related field along with 6-8 years of related experience which must include some experience working in a higher education environment. • Working knowledge of MS Office with exceptional knowledge in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, charts and graphs), Strong analytical skills which includes experience manipulating data. • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills. • Exceptional critical writing skills. • Client-focused. • Effectively multi-tasks, prioritizes to achieve goals. • Successfully meets or exceeds time sensitive deadlines. To Apply: We provide a flexible office environment and a competitive benefits package. Interested candidates should send a cover letter that must include your desired salary requirements along with a resume to careers@hcr-group.com. Candidates may also include analytical and critical writing samples. NO PHONE CALLS or AGENCIES PLEASE. Location: Greater Providence Compensation: hourly This is a part-time job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. rhodeisland