Assistant Director - Interior Design

Posting Information

• Department: FPD-Interior Design-243200
• Career Area: Facilities and Skilled Trades
• Posting Open Date: 02/16/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 03/02/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title: Assistant Director - Interior Design
• Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number:
• Vacancy : NF0009545
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
• FTE: 1
• Hours per week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $77,619 - $110,371
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
Facilities Planning and Design is comprised of design professionals who are responsible for the planning, design and management of all capital improvement projects. The projects include new buildings, repairs and renovation of existing buildings, major campus infrastructure, interior design, open space improvements and preservation of historic properties. Facilities Planning and Design ensures that the projects adhere to the principles of adapted land use plan and campus development guidelines.

Position Summary
Responsible for the overall operation of the Interior Design Services section, including supervision and training of the Interior Design staff, monitoring of design quality, and project budgets and schedule. The Assistant Director also functions as an active project manager and is responsible for establishing process improvements and communications within the Facilities Services division.

Bachelor’s degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Familiarity with higher education pedagogy, space planning and design, and construction delivery methods. Experience managing multiple and complex projects and ability to apply project management methodologies. An understanding of sustainable design and practices. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Fifteen (15) years project management experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years in University development, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Name and

Title:

Stephen Scharver

Department Contact Telephone or Email: stephen.scharver

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