Sustainability Program Coordinator

Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management Sustainability
Classification: Program Representative 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $22.40 $34.11 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

May 8 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a complete application.

A completed application includes:
A complete online application
A cover letter in which you clearly describe what you and your experience can bring to this role.
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a dynamic unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio comprising seven departments and approximately 300 dedicated employees:

Building Operations and Maintenance
Campus Planning
Custodial and Exterior Services
Design & Construction
Work Management and Administrative Support
Office of Sustainability
Utilities & Energy

CPFM is responsible for planning building maintaining and operating the infrastructure that supports the University of Oregon. As stewards of the universitys physical legacy CPFM empowers the university community to reach its full potential by providing a campus that is safe clean beautiful inspiring and environmentally responsible.

CPFM is committed to collaboration service excellence diversity problemsolving and stewardship. We take pride in ensuring the campus functions seamlessly fostering an environment where educational excellence can thrive.

The Office of Sustainability is a dynamic collaborative and strategic unit within CPFM. Our sevenperson team leads and supports the integration of sustainability policy programming and practices into operations and administration curriculum and cocurriculum research and community engagement. We accomplish this mission through a range of initiatives often in collaboration with campus or community partners. Our work includes:
Leading climate action planning;
Tracking and analyzing electricity steam chilled water and natural gas consumption;
Reporting campus sustainability performance to the UO Sustainability Data Dashboard;
Managing the Surplus Property program and doing recycling and waste education;
Administering recognition and certifications including STARS Green Office Sustainable Labs and the annual UO Sustainability Awards;
Furthering student education and professional development through programs such as SCORE Home Energy Assessments and the Environmental Leaders Academic Residential Community;
Managing the 22acre Willamette River Natural Area

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator is a professional position within the Sustainability unit. This position will be responsible for supporting maintaining expanding and/or establishing a variety of projects and programs for the Office of Sustainability. The Program Coordinator is responsible for programs overseeing engagement outreach administration data tracking and reporting that further UOs operational and administrative sustainability goals. This position will also support the offices writing and communications efforts including developing content in multiple formats and for varied audiences as well as maintaining project/programrelated content on the office website. The Program Coordinator will also perform the necessary research outreach recruitment process management documentation and evaluation to ensure projects meet their objectives within established budgetary and time constraints.

The Sustainability Program Coordinator is tasked with expanding and sustaining a culture on campus to increase the UOs sustainability performance and foster sustainable practices and attitudes on campus and beyond. These responsibilities include coordination of multiple projects and programs that may include a green office certification program; Home Energy Score program; STARS data collection reporting and continuous improvement program; supporting annual movein/moveout activities; quarterly open houses and other engagement events; and other new and existing duties as assigned and/or developed in collaboration with the supervisor. The coordinator will also contribute to outreach communications technical reporting and marketing efforts. Last the coordinator will be crosstrained in management of the Surplus program and will be expected to lead that program several weeks a year. These initiatives will support the Office of Sustainabilitys broadbased goal of increasing operational sustainability on the UO campus through programs education and partnerships.

This Program Coordinator will foster positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Interactions occur daily with the campus community including working closely and collaboratively with subject matter experts students and data and business analysts. The Program Coordinator will be required to regularly exercise sound independent judgment in safeguarding the students and customers that work for and utilize the programs. This position needs to develop and maintain project and program management processes in order to monitor objectives scope and progress against goals and track deadlines and expenditures.

The Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director and also works closely and collaboratively with staff in units within the VPFA Housing and Student Life as well as community partners. Work is reviewed regularly by the supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently safely in a timely manner and meets expectations and applicable requirements. The Program Coordinator will consult with the Associate Director as needed to manage priorities programs deadlines and budget. This position will recruit hire train and supervise student staff. Some projects and programs shift in concert with the universitys academic calendars and office needs while others are ongoing.

This position requires some offhours and weekend work for specific events or activities including being oncall.

Minimum Requirements

Two years of technical or professionallevel experience advising and/or instructing the public concerning specific programs or processes monitoring programs or performing participant reviews.

Professional Competencies

Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; able to communicate effectively with individuals and with groups inperson via phone in writing in presentations and through communications and marketing.
Pay close attention to detail.
Maintain a safe and safetyconscious workplace.
Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
Model the highest ethical standards.
Provide superior customer service.
Operate with tact diplomacy and political sensitivity.
Strong organizational efficiency and time management skills.
Strong computer proficiency particularly with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
Commitment to working effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds and demonstrated effort toward the promotion of a humancentered workplace.
Able to work independently ask for support when needed and maintain appropriate communication on progress and needs with supervisor and other stakeholders.
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors or higherlevel degree in a field related to Sustainability such as Environmental Studies Environmental Science Planning Public Policy or Geography. Other fields may apply depending on coursework.
Two 2 years of professional work experience specifically with program or project management.
Prior STARS program experience.
Experience supervising and/or teaching undergraduate students.
Professional work experience in a college or university.
Experience creating communications marketing and/or publicity materials.
Experience managing website content.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.

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