Student Assistant - Signage/Wayfinding/Environmental Branding

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center seeks a Space Planning Services Student Assistant to support administrative, technical, and project-based efforts within Space Planning Services. You will assist facility planners, interior design planners, and project teams with analysis, documentation, and coordination of space planning, signage, and environmental graphic design initiatives across the Medical Center.

The role supports Environmental Branding, Signage & Wayfinding, and interdisciplinary project teams,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant design/architecture field.
• Completion of at least two semesters of coursework related to the chosen field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigation and analysis of space planning, signage, and environmental graphic design requests.
• Support concept development for signage and environmental graphics projects.
• Assist with signage installation oversight and coordination.
• Document project work using design and planning software (Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, SignAgent).
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams; create PDFs with Adobe Acrobat.
• Conduct on-site surveys and assessments, document spaces and signage, support material/finish selection, coordinate with installers and vendors.

Skills

Space planning support

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, or related field

Two semesters of related coursework

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

SignAgent

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

The Space Planning Services Student Assistant provides administrative, technical, and project-based support to the Wexner Medical Center’s Space Planning Services Department. This role assists facility planners, interior design planners, senior planners, and project teams with the analysis, documentation, and coordination of space planning, signage, and environmental graphic design initiatives across the Medical Center.

The position supports the Environmental Branding Team, Signage & Wayfinding Team, and interdisciplinary project teams, contributing to projects serving clinical, research, and academic environments. Work primarily supports the population of building and departmental staff and administrators, while also enhancing experiences for patients and visitors.

Scope of Responsibilities

Project and Design Support

• Assist with the investigation and analysis of space planning, signage, and environmental graphic design requests


• Support concept development for signage and environmental graphics projects


• Assist with signage installation oversight and coordination

Documentation and Software Utilization

• Document project work using design and planning software at beginner through advanced levels, which may include:
  
  
  
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  
  
  • AutoCAD and Revit
  
  
  • SignAgent
  
  
  
  


• Provide administrative support through preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation using:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
  
  
  • Adobe Acrobat
  
  
  
  

On-Site and Field Support

• Conduct on-site surveys and assessments within Medical Center buildings and sites


• Document and inventory spaces, signage, and environmental graphics using software, photography, and measuring tools


• Assist with material and finish selection


• Coordinate with signage and branding installers and vendors as needed to support project execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, or a related field


• Completion of at least two semesters of coursework related to the chosen field of study

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.