Sustainability Program Coordinator

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

18h•$5,787 - $8,430•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision, the Sustainability Program Coordinator supports the implementation of CSUN’s Road Map to Sustainability, evaluates sustainable technologies, manages critical program data, and coordinates campus sustainability engagement and external reporting. Key responsibilities include: Assists in the development and execution of sustainability projects as outlined in the roadmap. Assists with program coordination and alignment of initiatives with the Roadmap to Sustainability. Collects, analyzes, and maintains data required for external sustainability reporting, such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and CSU Chancellor's Office. Identifies and evaluates potential funding opportunities for sustainability projects, including grants, rebates, and incentives. Coordinates telling CSUN’s sustainability story under the vision of the Director. Develops, implements, and maintains Smartsheet tools—including workflows, dashboards, forms, and automations—to support sustainability planning, project tracking, and reporting. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/yld5rg39qhntcoze4ok2lc1olnqb1bni

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
An advanced degree in a job related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Comprehensive knowledge of sustainability practices, reporting standards such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and CSU Chancellor’s Office requirements.
Proven experience conducting cost-benefit analyses, managing sustainability projects, and securing funding through grants, rebates, and incentives is essential.
Expertise with digital platforms including Smartsheet and PowerBI for effective project tracking, reporting, and visualization is critical.
Strong communication skills, the ability to cultivate productive partnerships across diverse departments, and proficiency in coordinating sustainability storytelling and educational initiatives are also required.
Additional abilities include strong organizational and process management skills, attention to detail in data management and reporting, and the capability to independently resolve routine to moderately complex operational issues.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental studies, environmental science, public administration, planning, data analytics, engineering, or a closely related field.
Two years of professional experience supporting sustainability programs, project coordination, data management, or related analytical or technical work.
Demonstrated foundational knowledge of sustainability principles, reporting frameworks, and program implementation within higher education or similar large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and execution of sustainability projects as outlined in the roadmap.
Assists with program coordination and alignment of initiatives with the Roadmap to Sustainability.
Collects, analyzes, and maintains data required for external sustainability reporting, such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and CSU Chancellor's Office.
Identifies and evaluates potential funding opportunities for sustainability projects, including grants, rebates, and incentives.
Coordinates telling CSUN’s sustainability story under the vision of the Director.
Develops, implements, and maintains Smartsheet tools—including workflows, dashboards, forms, and automations—to support sustainability planning, project tracking, and reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned.