2013-2014 Graduate Assistant
Job Title: Project Manager and Principal – Roger Williams University Community Partnerships Center
Job Description: The Community Partnerships Center at Roger Williams University delivers projectbased design and preservation services to organizations and municipalities in local and regional
communities. These community partnerships broaden and deepen the academic experiences of RWU
students by allowing them to work on real-world projects, collaborating with residents and citizens.
The 2013-2014 Academic Year will include multi-disciplinary projects that will focus on design,
feasibility, marketing and sustainability as we work to complete projects that focus on diverse resources,
events and environments.
The CPC Graduate Assistant will serve as a project manager on one or two projects during the year and
will assist the CPC with the following tasks for those projects:
 Project management for community partners, faculty and students.
 Support the overall project needs of multi-disciplinary projects
 Project-specific precedent research
 Programming research and analysis
 Existing conditions documentation (in-field)
 Converting field documentation into high-quality floor plans, sections and exterior elevations
 Collaborative design with CPC staff and partner organizations
 Creation of concept plans
 Printing of draft and final plans, sections, elevations and details (within SAAHP building – paid
for by CPC)
 Creation of rendered graphics and models as required by the project
 Meeting with the project partner throughout the design process
 Support for overall CPC operations
 Assistance with coordination of CPC events
Selection Criteria:
 Graduate-level candidate for an Masters of Architecture degree at RWU
 Experience in architectural design, programming and construction materials and assemblies.
(Experience in field documenting existing buildings is preferred.)
 Experience in drafting complex site plans, building plans, elevations, sections and details, and
 Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch-Up and other design software as necessary
 Project management and strong organizational skills
Requirements: Students should have experience in architectural design and experience in AutoCAD,
REVIT and Sketch-Up. Students should have a positive attitude and be comfortable working in both
independent and team settings. Students must be confident and comfortable working in a leadership
role and managing small teams. Students should be comfortable working in a professional setting and
be able to adhere to guidelines and schedules. Students should have strong written and oral
communication skills, be well organized, and work well in a high-energy, fast paced environment.
Academic Major Preferred: Masters in Architecture
To Apply: Please submit the graduate assistant application form, cover letter, resume, and digital copy
(PDF) of your architecture portfolio focusing on AutoCAD or REVIT drawings, and a letter of
recommendation or the contact information for two references. All items will be considered when
reviewing candidates for this position. Application materials should be turned in to the CPC offices by
August 31st. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. There are a limited
number of Graduate Assistant positions available with the CPC.
Contact Name: Stephany Hessler, Project Coordinator
Contact Phone Number: (401) 254-5211
Contact Email Address: shessler@rwu.edu
Contact Department: Community Partnerships Center
Beginning Date: July 1, 2013