Associate Director for Sustainability
- Employer
- University of Mississippi
- Location
- University, Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 3, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Note for Current UM Employees
Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu
The University of Mississippi
"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”
Department Summary
The University of Mississippi Facilities Management Department strives to provide an environment where you can flourish and grow. At Ole Miss, we value Safety, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation, and integrity and respect. We strive to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our department is a dynamic and integral part of the University, and we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page
Family - Facilities Operations
Sub-Family - Construction and Campus Planning
Career Track / Level - M2
Grade - 10
Min
Mid
Max
$68,682 $85,842 $103,002
Role Summary
This position directs and manages sustainability efforts of the University. The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Office of Sustainability, oversees program developments and plans and directs events to raise awareness of sustainability.
Examples of Work Performed
- Develops sustainability programs and initiatives to educate and engage the University of Mississippi.
- Oversees communication strategies for the Office of Sustainability.
- Identifies sources of extramural funding and applies for such funding related to campus sustainability.
- Develops budget and monitors expenses which includes creating reports detailing program spending.
- Creates annual reports.
- Coordinates data collection efforts related to sustainability assessment at the University such as the greenhouse gas inventory.
- Develops projects, recruits and interviews, monitors progress and evaluates job performance for intern positions.
- Provides professional mentorship and evaluates job performance for the Office of Sustainability staff.
- Oversees planning and directions of events which include managing the budget, volunteer recruitments, and communication efforts.
- Establishes goals for the office and provides accountability for those goals.
- Researches, drafts, and communicates new policies to the campus community.
- Collaborates with departments to integrate sustainability content into curriculum and academic programs as well as sustainable practices into operations.
- Promotes the University of Mississippi’s sustainability efforts within and outside the campus community.
- Oversees the annual Green Week program and programs such as UM Composting, Green Grove, and Ole Miss Recycling, in conjunction with responsible operational units.
- Facilitates institutional committees regarding aspects of sustainability on campus, in conjunction with other University staff, such as the UM Energy Committee and the Active Transportation Committee.
- Serves as a liaison with the City of Oxford Committee on Sustainability, outside vendors, local organizations and groups.
- Performs routine administrative tasks and similar or related duties, as assigned or required.
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Manages daily operations of the Office of Sustainability.
2. Provides supervision and guidance to staff.
3. Directs programs and events to raise awareness of sustainability.
4. Directs the integration of sustainability throughout campus.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: (3) Three Years Experience including supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: AND Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi
Company
Founded in 1848, The University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. The University of Mississippi embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the University community.
The university’s path to becoming the flagship university it is today has been marked by two decades of accelerated growth and prosperity. Student enrollment at UM has increased over 40 percent over the past seven years — illustrating the growing reputation and national draw of the university. We were the 10th-fastest growing university among public doctoral institutions over the period of 2005–2015. Over the past few years, the university has instituted dynamic new academic programs and greatly expanded its campuses with the completion of multiple major construction projects. The 2018 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best (Undergraduate) Colleges and Universities ranked the University of Mississippi No. 73 in the Top Public National Universities category. The rankings reflect 15 indicators of academic excellence, including faculty resources, financial resources, and undergraduate academic reputation. In 2016, indicating a major milestone, the university was elevated to the Carnegie R1 Highest Research Activity classification — placing it in the top 2.5 percent of colleges and universities nationwide.
For ten consecutive years, The University of Mississippi has been voted by our staff as one of the great colleges to work for in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey, and has been widely recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in America by Newsweek, the Princeton Review and USA Today. Sometimes called the “Cultural Mecca of the South,” Oxford has been the home of William Faulkner, John Grisham, Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and many more outstanding writers. In recent years, it has become known for its award-winning chefs and restaurateurs. Oxford is often recommended by many publications as a bucket list place to visit.
We build leaders, serve our community and our neighbors, and compete to win. We are a literary mecca, a research center, a launchpad for careers across the professions, a home away from home, and so much more. We are Ole Miss.
Committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce, the university offers competitive salaries and benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.
The University of Mississippi offers exciting opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and benefits just around the corner—no matter which department you’re a part of. It’s an exciting place to build a meaningful career at any level.
Our University, like all institutions, is only as strong as our people. Our faculty, staff, and students represent an exceptional group of people with a rich diversity of talents and backgrounds. There’s no better place to start a great career than in Oxford, Mississippi.
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