Assistant Director, Facilities Planning at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Planning and Development, provide specialized support in the District's Capital Facilities Program which includes: land acquisition, new construction, modernization, and reconstruction; perform specialized tasks conducting a variety of studies and preparing related reports; provide support according to projects assigned; prepare project budgets; update the facilities master plan, and oversee the preparation of project planning, design development, and construction documents.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Prepare original and amended applications for construction and modernization projects in the State School Facilities Program.
- Assist the Director in identifying new school sites and obtaining approvals from state and local agencies.
- Assist the Director in managing site acquisitions in coordination with acquisition consultants, relocation consultants, appraisers, legal counsel, title companies and property owners or occupants.
- Develop and maintain locally-formatted reports which portray status, budgets, cash flow, apportionments and obligations for various aspects of District projects.
- Research and document information for student generation and enrollment projections.
- Communicate with county and city planning departments, County Assessor's Office and other state and local agencies to gather information.
- Prepare periodic special reports for District personnel and board presentations on school planning and development.
- Maintain inventory of digital "1A" diagrams of district facilities.
- Prepare and maintain project budgets and expenditure reports consistent with the Office of Public School Construction and California Department of Education State building program reporting requirements.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in educational facilities planning, city planning, architecture, or a related field, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Or four years' work experience in facilities planning, architecture, city planning, or a related field, and engaged in an educational facility planning certificate program.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid California driver's license.
- Personal transportation for job-related travel.
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Planning and Development, provide specialized support in the District's Capital Facilities Program which includes: land acquisition, new construction, modernization, and reconstruction; perform specialized tasks conducting a variety of studies and preparing related reports; provide support according to projects assigned; prepare project budgets; update the facilities master plan, and oversee the preparation of project planning, design development, and construction documents.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Prepare original and amended applications for construction and modernization projects in the State School Facilities Program.
- Assist the Director in identifying new school sites and obtaining approvals from state and local agencies.
- Assist the Director in managing site acquisitions in coordination with acquisition consultants, relocation consultants, appraisers, legal counsel, title companies and property owners or occupants.
- Develop and maintain locally-formatted reports which portray status, budgets, cash flow, apportionments and obligations for various aspects of District projects.
- Research and document information for student generation and enrollment projections.
- Communicate with county and city planning departments, County Assessor's Office and other state and local agencies to gather information.
- Prepare periodic special reports for District personnel and board presentations on school planning and development.
- Maintain inventory of digital "1A" diagrams of district facilities.
- Prepare and maintain project budgets and expenditure reports consistent with the Office of Public School Construction and California Department of Education State building program reporting requirements.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in educational facilities planning, city planning, architecture, or a related field, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Or four years' work experience in facilities planning, architecture, city planning, or a related field, and engaged in an educational facility planning certificate program.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid California driver's license.
- Personal transportation for job-related travel.
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
5/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/2/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$124,048 - $156,277 Annually
$124,048 - $156,277 Annually
Length of Work Year
221 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time