Job Summary
The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for managing UT Arlingtons Office of Sustainability in its charge to advance campus sustainability goals. This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of sustainability on campus supporting curriculum development outreach and community engagement and ensuring the university meets its sustainability goals and reporting requirement In addition the Program Manager will collaborate and build relationships with individuals departments and organizations on and off campus to pursue goals in the following priority areas: food and dining grounds responsible consumption transportation community education sustainable facilities (water buildings and energy) waste partnership and outreach.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Develop plan coordinate manage and implement programs and activities related to campus sustainability within and outside campus. Maintain and gather data on various programs and initiative like the AASHE STARS report SIMAP for emissions inventory sustainability Dashboard courses and other rankings and reports. Manage and improve the Waste Management Program (recycling composting electronic waste) and explore ways to implement new programs. Collaborate with the Office of marketing and communication to coordinate and/or participate in public relations activities including website updates brochures newsletters and other materials to support the work of the campus. Engage the campus community through outreach and educations programs such as Office Green Teams Earth day Campus sustainability month and engage with students and student organizations. Seek out grant funding for sustainabilityrelated projects and work to apply for those grants and award applications. Perform other related duties incidental to the administrative work of the office such as Procard statements inventory management and trainings.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Five (5) years or relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience in sustainability and/or environmental science or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Demonstrated experience in sustainability program management knowledge of and enthusiasm for current sustainability issues and best practices and ability to share knowledge with various groups. Basic computer knowledge (MS Office 365).
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree such as Masters of Science. Experience promoting institutional sustainability across multiple disciplines/departments. Demonstrated knowledge and administrative experience with college or university campus sustainability initiatives. Project administration and/or leadership experience preferably related to sustainability in higher education. Grantwriting ability or experience.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Outside of regular work hours for meetings presentations and events. Occasional travel may be required. Hybrid Eligible.
Required Experience:
Manager