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Interior Designer
Job ID: 45461
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Location: Columbia
Hiring Department
Missouri Student Unions
Job Description
Summary
Provide professional advice, coordinate, and evaluate contractor performance/compliance for the interior design of facilities managed by Missouri Student Unions, which includes responsibility for up to 400,000 square feet of space both designated and multi-use; and existing annual expenditures of $500,000 to $1 million annually. Missouri Student Unions spaces include designated and multi-use facilities located in two buildings, which house meeting and conference rooms, dining venues, offices, lounge spaces. Provide ongoing furniture support for centrally scheduled classrooms, including computer labs.
Essential Functions
Create and prepare drafts, color schemes, and preliminary plans for interiors; select appropriate furniture, finishes, and furnishing for interior projects. Ensure interior design conveys desired look and feel appropriate to each specific zone, operational area, and office within the student centers, including meeting and conference rooms, lounge areas, and food service areas while also creating transitional continuity throughout.
Select appropriate furniture and finishes for centrally scheduled classrooms and computer labs. Provide furniture solutions for students with accessibility needs. Verify classrooms presets are maintained and furniture is functioning as intended.
Create written specifications required for bid documents. Evaluate and/or approve alternate product specifications when submitted for the purchase of furniture, casework, signage and finish materials. Maintain accurate records and confirm order entry and shipping dates. Communicate timelines to management or other interested parties, including estimated delivery and installation dates that may impact project completion.
Provide cost estimates of interior design projects. Outline line-item costs and provide options when presenting estimates to decision-makers.
Evaluate work of outside contractors in the installation of equipment, flooring, furnishings, wall and window treatment, etc. for compliance with contract documents and appropriate codes. Provide updates to the Associate Director regarding progress/problems.
Additional Responsibilities
Review contractor submittals and shop drawings and submit for approval.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
Coordinate facilities, equipment, materials and services.
Maintain up-to-date floorplans for each facility and classrooms.
Identify and assess warranties for broken and/or damaged furniture, casework, materials and finishes.
Maintain updated knowledge and skills, and proficiency in use of software programs.
Participate in professional organizations, educational conferences, etc. to maintain and improve professional competence.
Physical Requirements
Capable of transporting materials.
Duties imply the use of a computer and other office technology involving fine finger movements.
Communicate orally and in writing with various audiences.
Visual perception sufficient to distinguish color hues and patterns.
Must be able to work varying hours as required.
Ability to travel is required.
Salary
Salary Range: $48,900 – $62,971 Annually
GGS Grade: 9E
University Title: INTERIOR DESIGNER
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Shift
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly organized and detailed with the ability to multitask and work on several different projects simultaneously.
Customer-focused with strong interpersonal, written, verbal, listening and negotiation skills.
Ability to problem solve.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
EEO IS THE LAW
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EEO is the Law https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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