Job ID

AF9421-0405-1786

Position Classification

FT Administrator

Position Summary

The Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit design center based in the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Community Development. DCDC exists to bring high-quality and community-engaged design to all neighborhoods in Detroit. We do this by engaging, educating and promoting equity in design processes and outcomes. We work with community partners citywide on a range of projects at different scales, prioritizing participation in the planning and design process with the belief that local expertise leads to the best ideas and solutions.
 

DCDC is seeking qualified candidates with a background in architecture or landscape and/or urban design. The Designer will be an integral part of the DCDC team, and they will be responsible for day-to-day development of project documents and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General office administration.
• Work on community-engaged design projects including design development, graphic representation, community engagement and production of draft and final deliverables.
• Assist with mentoring DCDC Emerging Designer students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – A college degree

Preferred Qualifications

 Educational background in Architecture or Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Architecture or landscape and/or urban design.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign), SketchUp (or other 3D modeling software) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with organizations, community groups and individuals across Detroit’s neighborhoods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other DCDC staff.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

 Work Environment

Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions when visiting project sites.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule  

Monday to Friday 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: 

· Medical -

          o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.

· Dental -

          o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents.

          o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM.

· Vision - 

          o Exams and lenses every 12 months.

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

· Employee Assistance Program -

          o Provided to everyone in your household.

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

· Life and AD&D 

          o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. 

· Retirement Plan -

           o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.