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Project Analyst, University Space Planning & Capital Budget

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Analytic and project management support for campus space planning and capital budget administration within the Office of the Provost.

Role type

Project Analyst (Capital Budget & Space Planning)

Builds

Campus space allocation plans, capital budget tracking templates, financial summaries, and data dashboards for senior leadership.

Domain

Higher Education Administration / Financial Planning

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Project management, data analysis, financial reporting, system navigation (Oracle UCPLAN), Excel proficiency, workflow management, stakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

Higher education or government experience, Oracle ERP experience, executive presentation skills, project tracking tools (Smartsheet/Asana)

Technologies

Oracle UCPLAN, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Asana

Responsibilities

Support campus space allocation planning and needs assessments; maintain records of space requests and opportunities; monitor project status and escalate risks; research institutional space allocation trends; configure data reports and maintain centralized repositories; guide units on capital project proposal submissions in UCPLAN; build tracking templates and synthesize financial data; develop presentation materials for budget reviews; manage review and approval workflows in UCPLAN; analyze and prepare budgets and allocate expenses; prepare monthly financial reports and correct account errors.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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