Strategic Sustainability Programs Lead

Koç University; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University’s Office of Sustainability (KUOS) seeks a Sustainability Specialist to lead strategic initiatives across research, education, operations, and culture. You will drive program development, coordinate inter-office activities, track performance, and engage communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, data-driven reporting, and advancing gender equality commitments within a leading Turkish university.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sustainability or related field; PhD preferred.
• 2+ years in project management, sustainability, or higher education administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data reporting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work across disciplines with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to design, implement, evaluate multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage flagship KUOS programs and long-term sustainability projects.
• Coordinate sustainability-focused educational and training initiatives across academic and administrative units.
• Oversee data collection, performance monitoring, and preparation of institutional sustainability reports.
• Support the implementation and tracking of university-wide sustainability and gender equality commitments.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and visibility.
• Develop communication tools such as newsletters, reports, and digital content to promote KUOS initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and funding proposals for sustainability projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Sustainability data reporting

Curiosity & initiative

Design & evaluate projects

Education

Master’s degree in sustainability or related field

Job description

Koç University’s Office of Sustainability (KUOS) seeks a Sustainability Specialist to lead strategic initiatives across research, education, operations, and culture. You will drive program development, coordinate inter-office activities, track performance, and engage communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, data-driven reporting, and advancing gender equality commitments within a leading Turkish university.