Sustainability Director (Inst)

Sustainability Director (Inst)

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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Job Summary

The Sustainability Director leads the Office of Sustainability by managing and coordinating sustainability operations, planning, and reporting and supports academic, research, and student sustainability activities. This position manages implementation of the University’s sustainability projects, plans, and certifications (including UWM’s Climate Action Plan, STARS , etc.), data management and reporting (utilities), and operations (waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and surplus). Additionally, this position serves as a sustainability liaison, collaborating with UW System, UWM , and FPM leaders to manage and lead institutional sustainability efforts while fostering a campus culture of sustainability among students, faculty and staff. The Director will collaborate closely with the FPM Departments of Campus Planning, Facility Services, and Transportation Services to ensure sustainability initiatives are incorporated into planning, design, renovations, construction, and transportation services, whenever possible.

Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory experience of a sustainability program/department (including direct reports)
• Experience in managing environmental resources and issues
• Experience in budget management and resource alignment
• Experience working collaboratively to build purposeful partnerships
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office programs and experience to design and maintain presentations and the UWM Sustainability website
• Excellent organizational skills, as demonstrated by experience in organizing the work of others, or organizing multiple or complex projects, managing multiple schedules and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strategic planning and process improvement
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Ability to analyze resource consumption data
• Knowledge of recycling programs and waste reduction methods
• Knowledge and experience overseeing reuse programs, including surplus furniture and supplies programs

Application Instructions

Cover letter, resume, 3 professional references. Communication skills will be evaluated throughout the process.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 09/22/2024. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 09/21/2024 . Applications submitted after 09/21/2024 may not be reviewed.

Final candidate(s) will be required to turn in copies of transcripts, industry certifications or evidence of professional organization memberships.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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