Design Thinking Facilitator

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is seeking a Design Thinking Facilitator on a temporary fixed-term basis to guide design thinking exercises within curricular and co-curricular contexts under faculty supervision.

Responsibilities include problem definition, empathy interviews, brainstorming, prototyping, and testing prototypes with users; a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 5+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of Design Thinking.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design thinking exercises in curricular and co-curricular environments under faculty supervision.
• Cover activities from problem definition to empathy interviews, brainstorming, prototyping and user testing.

Skills

Design Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title

Design Thinking Facilitator

Department

Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Program JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

Facilitate Design Thinking exercises

Job Description

Design Thinking Facilitator in the Arts Management and ArtsEntrepreneurship Program to facilitate design thinking exercises ina curricular and co-curricular environment supervised by faculty.Exercises include, but are not limited to: problem definition,empathy interviews, brainstorming, defining the challenges,prototyping solutions and testing the prototyping with users.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field, and 5 years professionalexperience.

Consideration may be given to individuals with an understanding ofDesign Thinking.

Required Application Documents

Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is nota right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revokedby Miami University at any time for any reason, including theconvenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directedhere.

Miami University Values Statement

MiamiUniversity is a scholarly community whose members believe thata liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, therights and property of others, and the right of others to hold andexpress disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, andthe importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquirythat is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with theexercise of judgment and the acceptance of personalresponsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values,please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,encourages applications from protected veterans and individualswith disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years orolder), color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, military status, national origin (ancestry),pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or fosterparent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in itsapplication and admission processes, educational programs andactivities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requestsfor reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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