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HKS Education Fellow

HKS, Inc
United States, Florida, Miami
Apr 01, 2025
Overview: Why the HKS Education Fellowship? The HKS Education Fellowship is an opportunity for a recent graduate to get direct access to top Education and Research leaders within the firm and industry, who will provide mentorship and support to impact the industry for their first year at HKS. The EDU Fellow's role is truly an exciting intersection between architectural and interior design practice and research. The opportunity to spend dedicated time researching a topic of interest, coupled with the opportunity to work on influential projects around the world as an entry-level design professional on basic design and technical tasks, encourages exploration and a mindset that leads with knowledge. The application should take a candidate about 1 hour to complete and will feature the questions below. It might be helpful for a candidate to prepare responses to the short answer questions before entering the portal. More information on the program can be found below. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with an interest in evidence-based design for learning environments. For questions regarding the application, feel free to contact Renae rmanthooth@hksinc.com and Diana dtang@hksinc.com Applications are due Friday, May 16, 2025 Responsibilities: Resume Upload Name Email Phone Number Current Degree Program Degree Receiving When are you graduating? Professional Experience (architectural related internships, etc.) What office are you interested in working in? (see locations noted below) Portfolio Upload Short Answer Why are you interested in education architecture and interior design? (500 words or less) What are your particular areas of interest within education design? (500 words or less) The HKS Education Fellowship involves a portion of dedicated research time in your first year, in addition to working within the HKS education studio. Describe a potential topic within Education Design that you'd like to research. (500 words or less) Suggested topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Neuroinclusive Learning Environments Social and Emotional Learning *Mental Health and Well-being* Belonging and Social Connection Nursing and Simulation Design Student Life Resilience, Adaptability and Healthy Campuses Generative AI and Pedagogy Regenerative Design and Building Performance Tip: The HKS Education Leadership and advisors will assist the selected Fellow on developing their unique Fellowship topic. This topic will be based on the Fellow's interest and strategic initiatives within the HKS EDU group. Qualifications: Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field Typically with 0-1 years of experience Knowledge of architectural software such as Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and related 3D modeling preferred Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing Where does the Education Fellow work? (office location) HKS will work with the selected Education Fellow to pair them with the HKS Office location that can best support their research interests and design mentorship. During the interview stage, Fellows can relay their office preference with firm leadership and discuss that office's ability to support their research. Preliminary office location suggestions include Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and Raleigh due to opportunities to connect in-person with more Education sector staff. How long does the Fellowship last? The Fellowship is a one-year program in which the Fellow splits their time between a designated research project, developed alongside their mentor team, and working alongside project teams within the HKS Education Studio on a path towards licensure. At the conclusion of the Fellowship year, Fellows continue working with the Education studio as an emerging design leader within the firm. Will the Education Fellow get the opportunity to attend a conference? Education Fellows will get the opportunity to attend one education-related conference to support research and education during their Fellowship term, coordinated through the committee members. Fellows are also encouraged to present their Fellowship research at future conferences and forums, when appropriate. #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran