University Landscape Architect

About the role: The University Landscape Architect partners with the University Architect to establish a clear campus planning framework, leads a team of planners and landscape architects to provide direction on landscape design for significant capital projects, collaborates with team members to develop the Stanford Infrastructure Program for campus connective elements (SIP-C), and leads efforts to develop vibrant campus places that support the culture of the Stanford community. The University Landscape Architect works with architects, consultants, and university colleagues in Grounds & Maintenance, Sustainability, Transportation, Utilities and Water, Athletics & Recreation, Housing, and all of the academic schools and units to advocate for placemaking that supports the university mission. The University Landscape Architect develops conceptual designs for specific campus improvements including landscape plantings, tree relocation, malls, courtyards, plazas, outdoor lighting, art, and travel routes and parking for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians. [REMOVE STATEMENT BEFORE POSTING - KEEP LANGUAGE BELOW, IFAPPLICABLE. REMOVE IF NOT APPLICABLE]Drivers License Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial ClassC Driver's License. Ability to drive day or night. When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University drivingrequirements.

Core Duties: Manage professional planning staff by evaluating staffing needs, assigning work, evaluating performance, facilitating the review process, and providing training and development. Represent the university on projects to convey universityplanning and design objectives, context, and spatial and aestheticdirections to Stanford entities, local communities, and theirplanning-related staffs. Oversee land use, institutional space planning, and universityand community design projects involving Stanford facilities orlands. Provide design and review oversight for specific universityimprovement projects. Liaison among the school/unit, LBRE, and/or SHC onplanning. Strategizes for multiple spaces at one time, which may includeboth on- and off-campus spaces. Develop written reports and recommendations, and makepresentations of various planning and development initiatives for senioradministration, public officials, trustees, donors, and the public atlarge. Interpret and promote academic land use and planning objectivesin relationship to Stanford's commercial and infrastructuredevelopment. Evaluate Stanford's planning and development activities forregulatory compliance and related local environmental and socialimpacts. Assist in the selection of design, planning, and other technicalconsultants and monitor their performance.

Minimum Education: Advanced degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, orother appropriate specialty.

Minimum Experience: Ten plus years of professional experience including managerialexperience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to oversee and direct staff. Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans. Demonstrated ability to coordinate large, complexprojects. Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate strongand collaborative internal and external relationships. Ability to apply current industry knowledge and technicaladvances to jobs. Verbal, graphic, and oral communication skills to explaindesign. Experience working with varied client groups, governmentofficials, and regulatory agencies.

Certificates and Licenses Required: Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class CDriver's License. Full time

Posting Date: 2026-10-05