The coordinator will take a student-centered approach to engaging and advising students through educational programs, sustainability initiatives and leadership opportunities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship while contributing to a caring and supportive campus environment and the holistic success of students. Characteristics of a successful candidate: • Integrity, kindness, creativity, and decisiveness. • Motivation to create a caring and safe student experience. • Ability to serve with agility; important to lead, listen, and serve with empathy. • A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust. • Desire to collaborate with colleagues. • Demonstrated sincere enjoyment from working with students. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Sustainability Programs and Initiatives • Collaborate with students, faculty and staff across the residential and academic campus community to promote awareness and understanding of sustainability issues. • Coordinate educational programs, presentations and initiatives related to energy and water conservation, waste minimization, recycling, sustainable building and landscape practices, alternative transportation, green procurement and other sustainability topics. • Develop and coordinate sustainability programming and activities designed to engage the University community and promote environmental stewardship. • Serve as a liaison among campus departments, student organizations, community partners and other stakeholders to support communication and resource coordination for sustainability programs and projects. • Research sustainability practices and trends at peer and other institutions and recommend opportunities to strengthen University sustainability programs and practices. • Research and identify grant opportunities and other potential funding sources to support and expand campus sustainability efforts. • Coordinate recycling efforts across campus, including communication and coordination with appropriate outside vendors and contractors. Assessment, Reporting and Communications • Coordinate and compile University data for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). • Coordinate the collection of information from campus departments and organizations and enter required data into the STARS reporting system for submission to AASHE. • Assist with defining sustainability goals and tracking performance measures to assess program effectiveness and progress. • Collect, organize and maintain sustainability data and documentation needed for assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement. • Develop and maintain sustainability web content highlighting University sustainability initiatives, programs, events, educational opportunities, recycling information and related resources. • Communicate sustainability accomplishments, opportunities and resources to the University community in collaboration with appropriate campus partners. • Prepare reports, updates, and other materials related to university sustainability activities and progress. Student Engagement and Campus Collaboration • Engage students in sustainability education, programming, leadership opportunities and campus initiatives. • Work collaboratively with Student Government Association leadership on sustainability initiatives and related funding. • Chair and coordinate Sustainable Campus Fee Committee meetings and support implementation of approved recommendations and initiatives. • Promote student participation, leadership and enthusiasm in campus sustainability efforts. • Collaborate with University departments and campus partners to advance sustainability initiatives and institutional priorities. Department and Division Leadership • Maintain regular communication with the supervisor regarding project status, priorities, deadlines, emerging issues, and opportunities to strengthen sustainability initiatives. • Effectively manage job-related priorities, projects, and deadlines for deliverables. • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community partners. • Participate in related professional organizations and professional development opportunities. • Participate in and support division-wide activities, programs and initiatives as appropriate. • Represent the University and Division of Student Affairs professionally when interacting with internal and external stakeholders. • Evening and weekend work may be required at times. • Other projects and duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of sustainability principles, environmental stewardship, practices, and emerging trends. • Knowledge of sustainability assessment, data collection, and reporting practices. • Ability to develop, coordinate, and continuously improve innovative sustainability programs, initiatives, and educational activities. • Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills. • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, professional, and service-oriented relationships with students, faculty, staff, community partners, vendors, and external organizations. • Ability to engage, guide, support, and motivate student leaders to participate in sustainability initiatives and programs. • Ability to collect, organize, analyze and communicate sustainability-related data. • Ability to conduct research and identify opportunities for program development and improvement. • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and effectively use sustainability reporting and other related software platforms. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, environmental studies or related field. • Related experience with sustainability, environmental programs, or initiatives. • Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental stewardship. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Ability to analyze and assess data. • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, environmental studies, higher education, public administration or related field. • At least two (2) years of progressively relevant professional or graduate assistant experience in sustainability, environmental programming or related areas. • Experience coordinating sustainability programs, special initiatives or strategic planning. • Experience with sustainability assessment, reporting, or performance measures. • Experience working with students or sustainability initiatives in a higher education setting. Physical Requirements Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly moving objects.