Project Analyst, University Space Planning & Capital Budget

About this role

Department Provost Research Infrastructure About the Department The Office of the Provost at the University of Chicago was established in 1963 when Edward H. Levi was appointed the first Provost of the University. Since then, the responsibilities of the Provost and the Office have expanded to include not only academic planning and appointments but academic initiatives, arts programming, space planning and allocation, the University’s budget, diversity and inclusion initiatives, faculty development, and many other manners of academic and administrative support. The staff in the Office of the Provost support the University’s community of scholars, their shared ideals, and the core values that make the University a singular intellectual destination. Together with the University’s deans, directors, and department chairs, the Office of the Provost provides the opportunities, infrastructure, and resources that encourage our faculty and other scholars to pursue their finest work. Job Summary The Project Analyst will provide analytic and project management support to the Office of the Provost, with primary responsibility for campus space planning and capital budget administration. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Project Analyst will work collaboratively with financial and operational experts throughout the University — including Facilities Services, Budget Office, Finance & Administration, IT Services, and academic and administrative units — to support informed decision-making, accurate record-keeping, and effective governance processes related to capital investment and campus space. Responsibilities Project Management • Support planning for campus space allocation; participate in working groups and project meetings related to campus space planning, including needs assessments, feasibility reviews, scope development, and space utilization audits; track action items, document decisions, and ensure follow-through on assigned tasks between meetings.

• Maintain organized and current records of emerging campus space needs, pending space allocation requests, and potential opportunities for new space assignments to support ongoing planning decisions.

• Monitor project status across active space-planning initiatives; identify schedule or scope risks and escalate as appropriate to ensure timely resolution.

• Research institutional and peer-institution information related to campus space allocation, utilization trends, and capital planning practices to inform analysis and recommendations.

• Support routine data analysis and reporting for space planning, including accessing relevant systems of record, configuring and downloading data reports, and maintaining files in a centralized data repository.

• Work with campus partners to improve routine information-sharing, streamline project reporting, and contribute to the design and development of reports and data-dashboards that support space planning and capital planning decision-making.

Capital Budget Administration • Serve as a primary point of contact and technical resource for University units submitting capital project proposals in UCPLAN (Oracle), providing guidance on system navigation, data entry requirements, and submission procedures.

• In collaboration with campus partners (e.g., Budget Office, Finance & Administration, Facilities Services), build and maintain tracking templates and spreadsheets using Excel and other tools to synthesize and summarize financial and other information.

• Develop presentation materials for the quarterly and annual capital budget review process, including financial summaries, project status reports, and supporting analyses for presentation to University senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.

• Manage review and approval workflows in UCPLAN for Fiscal Year and Off-Cycle Capital Requests, ensuring accurate routing, timely processing, and appropriate documentation at each stage.

• Ensure UCPLAN accurately reflects final approved capital budget decisions; maintain detailed understanding of University governance policies and procedures for capital project approval; manage system updates to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the University’s capital project system of record.

• Collaborate with the Budget Office to facilitate review of submitting unit’s financial capacity to fund proposed work.

• Collaborate with submitting units and Capital Accounting to facilitate review and classification of capital versus operating expense for proposed projects, drawing on detailed understanding of project scope of work.

• Support the preparation of ad hoc analyses and reports related to capital planning, including compiling and summarizing project data across fiscal years, funding sources, and project phases.

• Analyzes and prepares budgets, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.

• Prepares monthly reports, conducts and correct errors in accounts using existing procedures that are in place, and provides advice on the financial impact of human resources and academic affairs decisions.

• May work with other administrators on the procurement process, allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction and direction of others.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Education: • Degree in business administration, public administration, finance, urban planning, or a related field strongly preferred.

Experience: • 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, financial analysis, administrative operations, or a relate

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