Interior Design Planning Coordinator

The Ohio State University

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Specialist enables the Interior Design, Environmental Graphics Design & Signage & Wayfinding teams to work strategically with project teams assembled for clinical, academic and research projects. The Planning Coordinator assists and works with the planning, design, and construction staff with the development of a variety of facilities projects (furniture, renovation and new construction) and the restoration of existing facilities. The Planning Coordinator provides scheduling assistance on internal project teams, and with outside Associates. Diverse areas of administrative support include capital planning, space planning, programming, costs and estimating, standards, purchasing, and database management. The PC assists with presentations, prepares special reports, project intake and helps document project activity. The PC can work independently on minor design projects. The PC supports projects with field survey work, furniture orders, and installation vendor coordination. The Planning Coordinator maintains a regular dialogue with OSUWMC Supply Chain, IT, and Facilities Operations, Design and Construction (FDC) staff. The Planning Coordinator should have a working knowledge of commercial office furniture, Architectural drawings, basic building codes, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, planning, or graphic related disciplines, or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of commercial office furniture, Architectural drawings, basic building codes, and accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, with emphasis on but not limited to Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Project Management software is desired.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a complex organization or multi-site system, a university or academic medical center, or a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduling assistance on internal project teams, and with outside Associates.
• Assists with presentations, prepares special reports, project intake and helps document project activity.
• Can work independently on minor design projects.
• Supports projects with field survey work, furniture orders, and installation vendor coordination.
• Maintains a regular dialogue with OSUWMC Supply Chain, IT, and Facilities Operations, Design and Construction (FDC) staff.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level