The Sustainability Officer manages a portfolio of initiatives and projects in support of the University of California, Riverside Office of Sustainability which includes close coordination with the Academic Sustainability Faculty Lead. The Sustainability Officer reports to the Campus Architect/Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning, Design, & Construction (PD&C) and is responsible for assisting in positioning UC Riversides as a national and global higher education leader in sustainability. The Sustainability Officer is responsible for supporting the development of a collaborative organizational model that assists the Office of Sustainability to creatively address campus sustainability priorities local, state, national, and international challenges through campus efforts. The Sustainability Officer is a strategist that is knowledgeable in the following areas, but not limited to, academic and research infrastructure, environmental protection, economic stability, social equity, energy, climate change, water, waste, transportation, procurement, food systems, and green buildings. The incumbent provides recommendations that drive formulation and execution of organization sustainability strategy campus-wide through initiatives. The position assists to oversee sustainability management, policy, innovation, brand reputation, and program development & assessment. The Sustainability Officer will work to foster partnerships across the academic and operational areas of the university to continue to develop UC Riverside as a living laboratory for sustainability. Primarily the position will establish an effective communication strategy and manage data collection for sustainability planning and reporting. Manages data collection for AASHE STARS, Sierra Club Green Schools, Princeton Review Green College Guide and other organizations, along with managing all submittals to these organization and to the University of California, Office of the President for system reporting. The Sustainability Officer will have a close partnership with the Faculty Lead for the Office of Sustainability and work closely with the Campus Sustainability Committee, and Facilities Services.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience/training in environmental science, management, or policy; architecture; engineering; or public health.
6 – 10 years of related experience.
Preferred:
Master’s degree or PhD.
Experience with sustainability in higher education or public sector.
Professional Accreditation in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
LEED Accredited Professional.
ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional.
Professional Accreditation in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.
