Executive Director, University Architect

Executive Director, University Architect

The University of Miami has a great opportunity for an Executive Director, University Architect to work at the Coral Gables Campus.

The Executive Director, Architecture provides design leadership and vision for the development of the University's built environment in support of the University's Mission and Strategic Plan for the Coral Gables, Rosenstiel and Richmond Campuses. This role includes department oversight for Architecture, Interior Design, Campus Planning, Space Planning and Analysis.

Core Job Functions

• Leads, oversees and guides the functions and activities of various departments including of Architecture, Interior Design, Campus Planning and Space Planning and Analysis to ensure a high quality of service in support of the University's mission and values.
• Leads, oversees and guides the vision for the Building Design Standards, the Interior Design Standards and Guidelines, the Interior Signage Standards, the Donor Signage Standards, the Space Standards, the Campus Paint Palette Guidelines, the Campus Grounds Standards and Campus Signage and Wayfinding Standards.
• Leads, oversees and guides the campus master plan, the planning and design of facilities expansion and major renovation efforts in support of the University's strategic plan.
• Leads, overseas and guides the development and implementation of departmental design procedures and work process standards.
• Reviews and approves all design submissions to the City of Coral Gables Board of Architects, and related Design Review Committees for conformance with the University's design standards and vision.
• Reviews and evaluates the planning of campus facilities for conformance with the University's sustainability goals and best practices.
• Serves as design Liaison of the University for the City of Coral Gables Board of Architects and related design review boards.
• Adheres to and Supports the University and unit-level policies and procedures related to the design of facilities and campus environment.
• Reviews, monitors and assesses team performance and completes periodic reviews.
• Supports Strategic Planning for the Facilities Operations and Planning Division.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

Certification and Licensing : Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience : Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Department Addendum (specific to Coral Gables & Marine campuses)

Department Specific Functions

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