Director of Sustainability
About The Position
Provide strategic leadership in all areas of sustainability at UVM including development and implementation of the campus wide Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP). Provide leadership in supervision and direction of the Office of Sustainability staff as well as budget and financial oversight. Collaborate with the University Controller in leading the Socially Responsible Investing Advisory Council (SRIAC) as well as oversight of the Sustainability Campus Fund. Coordinate communications regarding sustainability on campus, interpret related policies and regulations, and ensure compliance. Oversee the gathering and reporting of all data related to sustainability initiatives, alternative energy, energy usage, and carbon emissions, as well as STARS reporting and goals, and coordinate strategic goals with other University partners. Reports to the Executive Director of Facilities Management and collaborates extensively with the Vice President for Finance and Administration to elevate the University's national proï¬le as a leader in sustainability and environmental innovation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, environment studies or related field with six to eight years of related experience to include associated budget oversight required.
- Demonstrated experience in overall management of sustainability planning and implementation of energy efficiency programs required.
- Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, decision-making environment, including direct experience interacting with executive management, on a regular basis required.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently required.
- Effective communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills required.
- Ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and to make constructive policy recommendations required.
- Management experience supervising professionals required.
- Ability to use various software and technology, including financial software required.
- Proven and effective project management skills required.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in all areas of sustainability at UVM including development and implementation of the campus wide Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP).
- Provide leadership in supervision and direction of the Office of Sustainability staff as well as budget and financial oversight.
- Collaborate with the University Controller in leading the Socially Responsible Investing Advisory Council (SRIAC) as well as oversight of the Sustainability Campus Fund.
- Coordinate communications regarding sustainability on campus, interpret related policies and regulations, and ensure compliance.
- Oversee the gathering and reporting of all data related to sustainability initiatives, alternative energy, energy usage, and carbon emissions, as well as STARS reporting and goals, and coordinate strategic goals with other University partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
