Director of Sustainability

Radford University • Radford, VA

1d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Sustainability provides strategic leadership, vision, and management for Radford University's sustainability, energy conservation, and building performance programs. The position develops and advances a comprehensive campus sustainability strategy that supports the university's mission, reduces environmental impacts, improves operational efficiencies, enhances stewardship of resources, and promotes a culture of sustainability across the campus community.

The Director oversees the Energy Manager and Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager and serves as the university's primary leader for sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, utility conservation efforts, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and building performance optimization. This position is designated as essential personnel. It is based at Radford University's main campus, is not 100% telework, and has a normal schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends. The position is 40 hours per week for 12 months per year.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Energy Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related field combined with education and relevant experience equivalent to a master's degree.
• Progressive responsibility experience in sustainability, energy management, environmental stewardship, facilities management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational initiatives and managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy conservation practices, and building systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education facilities or campus sustainability programs.
• Experience managing utility reduction, energy conservation, or carbon reduction initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience with Building Automation Systems and energy analytics software.
• Experience securing grants and managing externally funded sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and management for the university's sustainability, energy conservation, and building performance programs.
• Develop and advance a comprehensive campus sustainability strategy aligned with the university's mission.
• Oversee the Energy Manager and Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager.
• Lead university sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, utility conservation efforts, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and building performance optimization.
• Lead organizational initiatives and manage professional staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director