Planner Campus Historic Preservation Officer

• Develop scope and program statements for projects based on campus partner and university needs.
• Assist the campus partners (colleges, departments, units) in determining the needs for new projects or renovations with the ability to perform space analysis and assess program requirements.
• For all assigned capital projects, assist in the preparation of the scope of professional services required for each project. For assigned feasibility or conceptualization projects, coordinate and determine the scope, negotiate the professional services fees, and manage the project. Determine, compile, and reconcile project budgets with input from all pertinent parties for such projects.
• Participate in the process for the selection of professional services consultants.
• Attend all planning meetings as the campus representative on assigned capital projects through construction documents.
• Develop periodic status reports for all assigned projects for the campus partner and F&S director reviews.
• Provide architectural or engineering design assistance and interpretation to the campus partners and project management.
• Act as consultant to Project Delivery Division for requested change orders and professional services consultant
  
  amendments during design and construction.
• Understands the history of campus development, objectives of the current master plan and desired objectives of the
  
  Campus.
• Acts as campus liaison regarding historic preservation issues, with external organizations such as the National Park Service (NPS), the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (ISHPO), local, state, and national historic preservation advocacy organizations to maintain and continue the historic heritage of the campus.
• Acts as liaison for all campus units involved in planning for and execution of undertakings potentially affecting campus historic resources.
• Assists campus units in the pursuit of capital funding for campus historic resources. Manages the work of a professional services consultant in writing, writes, or assists campus units in grant application writing for funding addressing campus historic resources.
• Coordinates with university counsel regarding undertaking/general administrative legal agreements regarding campus historic resources. Negotiates, drafts, and prepares for final execution programmatic and project memorandum of agreements regarding university/campus generated effects on campus historic resources.
• Completes historic architectural engineering archival research and reconnaissance surveys related to campus
  
  properties. Prepares, submits and presents National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and National Historic Landmark
  (NHL) nomination forms for campus historic resources. Coordinates ISHPO and NPS NRHP/NHL nomination notification process for campus.
• Prepares scope of work for IL HABS/HAER documentation projects and rehabilitative/re-adaptive use feasibility studies for campus historic resources. Selects and coordinates with archaeological survey contractors for any archeological investigation on campus property.
• Participates in plan presentations involving campus historic resources to the Chancellor's Design Advisory Committee concerning the modification, utilization, reuse, rehabilitation, reconstruction, preservation, and/or renovation of significant campus buildings, open spaces, and sites.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Project Planning.

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or landscape architecture.
Illinois license or registration in architecture, engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture or ability to be licensed or registered within 6 months of hire.
3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in architecture or facility planning and management with demonstrated experience with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and federal and state Historic Preservation legislation.

Master's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or landscape architecture.

Current Illinois license or registration in architecture, engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture.

10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in architecture or facility planning and management with demonstrated experience with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and federal and state Historic Preservation legislation.

• Ability to develop priorities and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to negotiate solutions.
• Proven track record of successful problem resolution.
• Ability to communicate well and make decisions regarding the quality / quantity of space needs of academic units.
• Familiarity with ADA Accessibility Guidelines and Illinois Accessibility code.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and related documents.
• Familiarity with various Building Codes.
• Familiarity with LEED rating system.
• Moderate working skills and familiarity with AutoCAD and facilities management systems.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after June 22, 2026. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00.

This
position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for
sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Applications must be received by July 8th, 2026 at 6:00 pm (Central Time). Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray at 217-300-6211 or email klmccray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1036472

Job Category: Professional and Administrative

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