Associate Director of Interior Design, Office of Campus Planning

Kean University; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kean University is seeking an Associate Director of Interior Design to lead renovation and refurbishment programs across Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses. The role directs interior design criteria, space planning, and project delivery from planning through completion.

The position requires travel to multiple campus locations, a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and strong leadership in coordinating internal and external resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Two years of professional experience supervising design, planning, furniture specification and relocation and space allocation.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical activity (driving, walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit; experience with Microsoft 365 and related software; ability to create space plans, furniture plans and finish schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial oversight for renovation and refurbishment projects; coordinate allocation and implementation of space projects.
• Oversee planning and development of interior design and space planning across campus locations.
• Manage project timelines and budgets; monitor vendor and contractor performance; ensure compliance with design and project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Space planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft 365

Job description

Office of Campus Planning

Associate Director of Interior Design

Under the supervision of the Director of Design and SpaceManagement, the Associate Director of Interior Design (AssociateDirector 3) provides managerial oversight and direction for theday-to-day operations of renovation and refurbishment projects; coordinates and oversees the allocation and implementation of space projects; and establishes and implements interior design criteriafor the Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses of KeanUniversity. The Associate Director oversees and coordinates theplanning and development of interior design and space planningprojects across all campus locations and affiliated work sites,providing project leadership from initial planning and developmentthrough implementation and completion.

The Associate Director performs project management responsibilitiesfor assigned projects, establishes project priorities, coordinatesinternal and external resources, monitors project performance, and addresses issues affecting successful completion; ensures projecttimelines 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 projectrequirements; and performs related work as required.

This position requires travel, including travel to other campuslocations and a flexible schedule including evening and weekendhours.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with aBachelor’s degree; two years of professional experience supervisingdesign, planning, furniture specification and relocation and spaceallocation; and a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jerseyis required. This position also requires the ability to performtasks that require moderate physical activity, including driving,walking long distances, standing, bending and/or stooping, liftingand carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Candidate must haveexcellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency withAutoCAD; familiarity with Revit; experience with Microsoft 365 and associated software; and the ability to create space plans,furniture plans and finish schedules.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.

Official transcriptsare required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the annualsalary range for this position is: $95,000 to $110,000. Thisposition may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package,including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan andbenefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefitsofferings, please refer to our KeanUniversity Benefits website .

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campuslocations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River;Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean atBrookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; andTrenton. Location assignments will be based on operational anduniversity needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach onlineclasses for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New JerseyFirst Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Anyindividual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abideby this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. Newemployees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence,from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ifyou have a disability and would like to request an accommodation inorder to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. ofour ReasonableAccommodations Policy & Procedures .

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey's first Urban Research University,creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society throughequity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, andimpactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer