Associate Director of Design

Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Design in the Division of Facilities’ Design and Construction department, the Associate Director of Design will: • Assist the Director of Design in design review and approval process for minor modifications and non-capital projects to ensure alignment with the university’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and initiatives. • Engage in review of campus signage standards maintained by the Wayfinding Designer and approved by the Director of Design. • Assist the Director of Design in the development, review, and approval of campus planning and feasibility projects. • Participate in capital project design review and approval process. Core competencies include: •Ability to rely on experience and judgment to accomplish tasks. Excellent communications skills, including negotiation. •Honed critical thinking skills. •Demonstrated composure and professionalism in managing conflicts and challenging situations. •Ability to work in and develop a team atmosphere and provide superior client services in a diverse environment. •Ability to make clear and concise decisions that align with the university’s campus design principles and the Design and Construction Standards Manual. •Able to identify and implement strategic compromises that sustain project progress while preserving the institution’s vision. Required Qualifications •Advanced degree in Architecture, or Bachelor of Architecture and work experience equivalent to an advanced degree. •Registration as a Professional Architect in Virginia. •Progressive work experience as an architect. •Considerable experience as a project manager. •Experience with and an understanding of Historic Preservation and The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. •Experience in accessible design. •Must have a valid driver’s license. •Proficiency with current office computer software including word processing and spreadsheets. •Adept in using design software (e.g., AutoCAD Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite). Preferred Qualifications •Experience working in a university setting. •Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia (or other public agency) directives and higher education facilities requirements. •Experience with AIM project management software. •Ability related to the use of project management software such as Procore or Microsoft Project. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information 105,000 - 115,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date June 15, 2025 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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