Senior Interior Design & Space Planning Leader

Critical Playground LLC; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kean University in New Jersey seeks an Associate Director of Interior Design to provide managerial oversight for renovation and refurbishment projects, coordinate space planning, and establish interior design criteria across the Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses.

You will lead projects from planning through completion, manage timelines and budgets, and supervise external vendors, with occasional travel, evenings, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Two years of professional experience supervising design, planning, furniture specification and relocation.
• Driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit; experience with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to create space plans, furniture plans and finish schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial oversight and direction for day-to-day operations of renovation and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the allocation and implementation of space projects across campus locations.
• Establish and implement interior design criteria for the Union, Jersey City, and satellite campuses.
• Perform project management responsibilities, monitor timelines and budgets, and address issues affecting completion.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance and ensure compliance with design and project requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Space planning

Leadership

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 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.

Qualifications: 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; and a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey is required. This position also requires the 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. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with AutoCAD; 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. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $95,000 to $110,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website .

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations 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 at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees 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), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures .

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify .

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer