Sustainability Manager (11381)

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About the Department/Unit

American University is proud to be a leader in sustainability. Sustainability is a culture that's visible the moment you step onto campus. Green buildings incorporate energy efficient technologies and a focus on human health. Environmentally conscious grounds management means we plant local and adaptive species. We use solar energy, strive for zero waste, and work with community partners to offer sustainable transportation. The culture of sustainability is evident through faculty research efforts, student involvement, and staff practices. These are just some of the elements that contribute to American University's commitment to having a small footprint.

Summary/Objective

This position manages campus sustainability outreach, communications, education, and behavior change initiatives. This position requires applied knowledge of sustainability principles; the ability to connect outreach and education efforts with university sustainability goals; extensive collaboration with students, faculty and staff; and supervision of student employees.

Essential Functions

1. Outreach:Design, implement, modify and manage sustainability educational, operational, or behavior change programs as appropriate. Assesses effectiveness of programs. Researches and identifies trends and needs for new programs. Collects and analyzes data related to outreach for use in campus sustainability assessments and reports.
2. Communications:Develops and oversees office communications strategy with support from the other sustainability staff and students. Manages sustainability communications regarding AU’s sustainability projects and initiatives, including website, email newsletter, e-mail listserv, news items, presentations, social media platforms, and informational signage and materials campus-wide. Presents on sustainability programs at conferences.
3. Administration:Administrative support for the office and related groups. Staffs the general e-mail account and primary phone contact number for the Office of Sustainability. Supports the Director of Sustainability Programs and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position operates with moderate supervision.
• This position supervises students and does not handle expenses or budget.

Work Environment

• This position reports directly to the Director of Sustainability Programs and works closely with offices across campus.
• The position supervises student interns and requires functional knowledge of sustainability outreach principles.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time.
• Senior Coordinator/Analyst B.
• Exempt.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, business or related area.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience related to the practical application of sustainability principles.
• Experience working with students and student organizations.
• Experience developing and managing sustainability related programs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Higher Education work experience.
• LEED accredited professional.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Effective collaboration, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective education and outreach skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and imposed objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to changing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Ability to learn and grasp new software applications as necessary to proficiently manage the area of responsibility.

Others

• Offers for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive .

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

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