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Department Summary
At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary
UCLA Housing is seeking a talented and motivated junior designer to join our Project Management team. We are a small office of designers, architects, and construction managers who focus on projects for UCLA student and faculty housing, dining facilities, hotels, and conference centers located both on and off campus. As Architectural Associate, you will work under the guidance of the Associate Architects, Interior Designer, and Design Director. Primary responsibilities include exploring design solutions, building digital models, preparing presentations, coordinating with consultants, developing construction documents, and maintaining project workflows from concept design through construction.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
3-5 years Professional experience in architecture (Required) And
2 years Professional experience working on design development and construction drawings. (Required)
Working experience and proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. (Required)
Strong abilities in design, space planning, material & product research, and graphic presentations. (Required)
Basic familiarity with building industry standards, practices, and codes. (Required)
Ability and flexibility to manage work across multiple projects. (Required)
Ability to work independently, reliably, and with initiative, exercising good judgment and following through on tasks with minimal supervision. (Required)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and tactfully with project teams, department/University personnel at various levels, and with the public. (Required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to learn and navigate University forms, policies, and procedures. (Required)
Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, pull, and crouch for an extended period of time and to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds as required when reviewing project assignments. (Required)
Must possess a valid California driver’s license. (Required)
Experience with hospitality, multi-family residential, and/or educational projects. (Preferred)
Proficiency with Rhino, Enscape, Sketchup, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience (Required)
California driver’s license Current (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.