Associate Director of Interior Design, Office of Campus Planning

Kean University•Union, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Design and Space Management, the Associate Director of Interior Design (Associate Director 3) provides managerial oversight and direction for the day-to-day operations of renovation and refurbishment projects; coordinates and oversees the allocation and implementation of space projects; and establishes and implements interior design criteria for the Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses of Kean University. The Associate Director oversees and coordinates the planning and development of interior design and space planning projects across all campus locations and affiliated work sites, providing project leadership from initial planning and development through implementation and completion. The Associate Director performs project management responsibilities for assigned projects, establishes project priorities, coordinates internal and external resources, monitors project performance, and addresses issues affecting successful completion; ensures project timelines and budgets are developed, monitored and achieved; and oversees existing-condition evaluations, installation and renovation activities, vendor and contractor performance, and compliance with established design, operational, and project requirements; and performs related work as required. This position requires travel, including travel to other campus locations and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of professional experience supervising design, planning, furniture specification and relocation and space allocation.
A driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey is required.
Ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical activity, including driving, walking long distances, standing, bending and/or stooping, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD.
Familiarity with Revit.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and associated software.
Ability to create space plans, furniture plans and finish schedules.
Must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of the effective date of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides managerial oversight and direction for the day-to-day operations of renovation and refurbishment projects.
Coordinates and oversees the allocation and implementation of space projects.
Establishes and implements interior design criteria for the Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses of Kean University.
Oversees and coordinates the planning and development of interior design and space planning projects across all campus locations and affiliated work sites, providing project leadership from initial planning and development through implementation and completion.
Performs project management responsibilities for assigned projects, establishes project priorities, coordinates internal and external resources, monitors project performance, and addresses issues affecting successful completion.
Ensures project timelines and budgets are developed, monitored and achieved.
Oversees existing-condition evaluations, installation and renovation activities, vendor and contractor performance, and compliance with established design, operational, and project requirements.