JOB - Univ. of Tx. (Austin) - Director of Sustainability

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The University of Texas at Austin Job Posting

Job title: Director of Sustainability (Project Manager)
FLSA status: Exempt
Posting number: 09-02-13-01-0361
Job status Open

Date available: Immediately
Position duration: Funding expected to continue
Position: open to university-wide applicants
Monthly salary: $ 6250 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Hours per week: 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM
Location: Austin (main campus)
Hiring department: VP-Empl & Campus Srvs
Number of vacancies: 1

Additional Information

Purpose of position: The Director of Sustainability will be the
central contact for coordination and monitoring of campus
sustainability issues, and the key liaison between the university and
the City of Austin, Central Texas community, and beyond.

Essential functions: Proactively advance sustainability initiatives
for the university using creative and resourceful strategies acquired
from experience associated with resource management, including policy
implementation, energy and water conservation, greenhouse gas
emissions, waste management, food systems, healthy living programs and
related topics. Coordinate with the Task Force on Sustainability to
promote academic and operational initiatives for sustainability.
Develop communication strategies to increase awareness among both
internal and external constituents regarding advancement of
sustainable programs by the university. Work with faculty involved
with sustainability research as appropriate. Build effective
partnerships and relationships to propel the university to the
forefront of recognized leadership in sustainability.

Marginal/Incidental functions: Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications: Bachelors degree and at least five years of
relevant experience in program administration or coordination.
Familiarity with implementing best practices and principles associated
with sustainability and environmental conservation. Knowledge of
Central Texas issues and its unique environment. Experience building
consensus among diverse organizations with competing priorities.
Experience advancing agenda within fiscal constraints. Ability to work
both in a team and independently. Equivalent combination of relevant
education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred qualifications: Master's degree and more than three years of
experience related to the duties of the position. Excellent
communication competencies, verbal and written including presentation
and facilitation in a group setting. Highly detail oriented.
Experience at UT or other high education institution. Excellent
interpersonal skills.


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