Interior Design Planning Coordinator

The Interior Design Planning Specialist assists to enable the Interior Design, Environmental Graphics & Signage & Wayfinding teams to work strategically with project teams assembled for clinical, academic and research projects. The Interior Design Planning Specialist assists and works with the planning, design, and construction staff on the development of a variety of facilities projects (furniture, renovation and new construction) and the restoration of existing facilities.

The Interior Design Planning Specialist 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 IDPS assists with presentations, prepares special reports, project intake and helps document project activity. The IDPS can work independently on minor design projects. The IDPS supports projects with field survey work, furniture orders, and installation vendor coordination.

The Interior Design Planning Specialist maintains a regular dialogue with OSUWMC Supply Chain, IT, and Facilities Operations, Design and Construction (FDC) staff.

The Interior Design Planning Specialist should have a working knowledge of commercial office furniture, Architectural drawings, basic building codes, and accreditation standards.

Bachelor’s degree in design, planning, or graphic related disciplines, or equivalent experience.

Proficiency desired 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, is required. Reasonable training may be provided in such areas, as deemed appropriate.

Actual work experience should show proficiency in managing multiple tasks, sensitivity to schedules and budgets and overall creativity. Experience in a complex organization or multi-site system, a university or academic medical center, or a research environment, is desirable.

Obtaining an agreed upon professional certification/registration will be supported by OSUWMC and the University.

Meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements;
Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions;
Maintains familiarity with Regulatory Agencies and their function for required compliance (National Fire Protection Codes (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (NFPA-101), Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), Joint Commission (JC) and other regulatory agencies;
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing education is expected.

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.