Sustainability Program Manager

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager in Tallahassee to develop and implement campus-wide sustainability initiatives. The role partners with operational units and campus teams to drive targets in energy conservation, waste reduction, and education integration.

The manager will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting, translate metrics into actionable insights, oversee related staff, budget, and program development, and support fundraising activities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years related administrative experience, or a combination of post high school education and eight years of experience.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages sustainability programs with campus partners to meet targets such as waste minimization and energy conservation.
• Develops data collection, storage, and accessibility processes for environmental and engagement metrics; performs data analyses and creates visualizations.
• Oversees administrative, HR, and financial activities of outreach programs; provides budgetary oversight and supervises staff and interns.
• Manages Green Office certification program and co-administers the Green Fund for campus sustainability projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Sustainability Program Manager

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job ID

63174

Department

FSU Campus Sustainability

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and manages related programs and initiatives in partnership with operational units and campus partners to help achieve sustainability targets, including waste minimization, energy conservation, resource stewardship, and educational integration. Assists with the management and guidance of operational activities that help create a culture of sustainability. Researches, recommends, and implements actions to address emerging issues and best practices.

Develop and maintain a process for data collection, storage and accessibility for all datasets that are identified as environmental and engagement metrics. Manages data acquisition and management of performance benchmarking and reporting portfolios. Perform analyses of key indicators and creates data visualizations. Works with communications team to provide interpretation of related topics through numerous outlets.

Lead the general management of the Office of Sustainability and take on new projects as identified in conjunction with the Director. Responsible for managing administrative, HR, and financial activities of Sustainable Campus outreach programs; provides budgetary oversight of related programs. Provides oversight to outreach curriculum development to align with overarching sustainability goals. Supports programmatic fundraising efforts. Supervises Sustainable Campus program staff and interns.

Manages Green Office certification program and associated trainings. Co-administers the Green Fund in support of campus sustainability projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' experience related to administrative services or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with sustainability reporting tools (STARS, SIMAP, other); Experience with co-curricular student engagement programming; Strong communication skills and ability to build & maintain working relationships; Environmental science/studies or related degree; Knowledge of data analytics and visualizations.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.