Sustainability Coordinator opportunity at UConn

UConn is seeking applicants for a full-time Sustainability Program Coordinator in the Office of Environmental Policy (OEP).  The OEP consists of staff (including student workers) who oversee sustainability and environmental compliance, system-wide, within the office of the University’s Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Applicants should use the following link to apply:  https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/. Please search under Staff Positions and reference Job ID# 2016475.

The summarized job description is copied below:

Sustainability Program Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, development and implementation of UConn’s sustainability program and services, activities and educational outreach; manage the day-to-day operation and administration of the sustainability program; supervise student interns, graduate staff and other staff as assigned; assign projects and allocate resources and workload to ensure productivity, effectiveness, timely completion to meet deadlines; compile data and supervise staff in compiling data and in completing sustainability surveys and assessments; maintain the Sustainability Office’s shared drive, complex filing system, and database of various workgroup memberships and distribution lists; track, analyze and report on sustainability metrics; organize inter-departmental workgroup meetings, initiate and assign follow-up activities resulting from meetings; serve as the Director’s alternate at events and meetings; collaborate with operational and academic departments, and/or stakeholders as appropriate; in conjunction with the Director and the UConn Foundation, will participate in the development and implementation of sustainability-related fundraising strategies; and oversee or participate in projects and planning activities with sustainability objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in an environmental sustainability related discipline
  2. One to three years’ related experience, including implementing sustainability initiatives at a college or university, business, governmental agency or similar public or private institution
  3. Administrative, organizational, and supervisory abilities
  4. Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
  5. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with University faculty, staff and students as well as external constituents
  6. Ability to creatively resolve problems, effectively, efficiently, and independently
  7. Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and an ability to learn new software as necessary
  8. An ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  9. Willingness and ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed
  10. Must have available transportation to travel occasionally to regional campuses

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Graduate degree in related field
  2. Experience in environmental sustainability
  3. Subject matter expertise, including any professional certifications, and practical experience in one or more of the following issue areas, i.e., sustainable energy, green building and infrastructure, environmental education and outreach
  4. Web development and experience in writing, producing and editing newsletters and blogs, or in using social media for sustainability-related communications and outreach
  5. Work experience in higher education

Appointment Terms

This is a full time, permanent appointment.  Salary is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits.

To Apply

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references in Word or PDF format by April 20, 2016.  The anticipated start date is June 2016. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2016475)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 20, 2016.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

Richard A. Miller, Esq.

Director, Environmental Policy

University of Connecticut, U-3055

Storrs, CT 06269

ph: 860-486-8741

www.ecohusky.uconn.edu (Sustainability)

www.envpolicy.uconn.edu (Environmental Compliance)