Architect Assistant, level 2 (Provisional)

Architect Assistant, level 2 (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

This class of positions encompasses professional architectural work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under direct supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs architectural work of moderate difficulty in planning and design for the creation, construction, alteration, rehabilitation or restoration of buildings and facilities.

• Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities and costs indicating the nature and scope of the project.
• Maintains constant surveillance of construction operations to ensure satisfactory progress and strict adherence to contract documents.
• Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to architectural functions and user activities.
• Utilizes a personal computer to access and maintain data to perform daily tasks including computerized architectural drawings.
• Prepares construction documents for small to moderate maintenance or alteration projects.
• Assists with the preparation of analyses regarding the utilization of sites and structures.
• Maintains updated project list and prepares monthly progress reports on assigned work.
• Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an architectural resource library.
• Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time cost impact.

Assignment Level II

Under direct supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs architectural work of moderate difficulty in planning and design for the creation, construction, alteration, rehabilitation or restoration of buildings and facilities.

• Assists the University Architect or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.
• Participates in and may supervise the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.
• Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.
• Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of architectural plans.
• Prepares a complete analysis of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.
• Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to architectural activities.
• Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.
• Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.
• Prepares and processes change orders, reviews shop drawings for conformance to project specifications.
• May attend construction progress meetings.
• Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.
• Performs duties of University Architect, Level I, except signing and sealing architectural drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Architects.
• May direct or supervise other University Assistant Architects or other professional support personnel

CONTRACT TITLE

Architect Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the general duties listed above in addition to the following:

• Assist with determining project scope and/or program;
• Prepare presentations for various college functions;
• Engage in routine research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations;
• Maintain and file reference materials and project drawings;
• Maintain software libraries for AutoCAD and Revit applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Bachelor or Master of Architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and one (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five year first professional degree program in Architecture from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work.

COMPENSATION

New Hire: $74,110*

Incumbent: $$83,742

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

May 2nd, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

LaGuardia Community College