What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer 1 position at Slippery Rock University?
Under the direction of the Director of Design and Construction, this position independently supports the planning, coordination, and development of construction and renovation projects on behalf of Slippery rock University. Responsibilities include preparing and updating drawings, maintaining project and record documents, supporting the development of design standards, and managing facility space planning inventory in accordance with university standards, PASSHE policies, regulations and applicable safety laws and rules.
This position emphasizes an interior design background, architecture, or closely related field, with strong skills in space analysis, layout development, and the creation of functional, aesthetically appropriate environments that support campus operations and student success.
Required knowledges, skills, and abilities are as follows:
This position emphasizes an interior design background, architecture, or closely related field, with strong skills in space analysis, layout development, and the creation of functional, aesthetically appropriate environments that support campus operations and student success.
Required knowledges, skills, and abilities are as follows:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of architectural design, interior design, and materials selection.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction and cost estimating.
- Knowledge of the principles of building construction, including common practices and sequences for various architectural elements.
- Knowledge of the standard reference sources for construction design, which includes costs, principle applications, and characteristics of materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Ability to solve mathematical problems using algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane trigonometry.
- Ability to critically review and recognize a sound functional design and select materials to ensure a cost effective design.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings and specifications using in the design and construction of projects.
- Ability to interpret, and apply, Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and standards pertinent to construction projects.
- Ability to assemble architectural drawings and specifications for small projects or components of larger projects.
- Ability to operate a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, in English, with campus stakeholders, design professionals, vendors and contractors.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, contractors, government officials and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful Completion of the program for an Architectural Designer Trainee
OR
One year of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design;
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design work.
Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check.
OR
One year of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design;
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design work.
Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Architectural Engineering with one (1) year of professional experience, or:
- Demonstrate having three (3) years of equivalent experience and training in architectural space planning design work, or;
- Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Architectural Engineering.
- Experience with microsoft
- Ability to operate a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Construction and Cost Estimating
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/30/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include three professional references within your application materials.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.