Director of Sustainability

The University of California Riverside is seeking a full-time Director of Sustainability to manage sustainability initiatives and projects. The role involves collaboration with faculty, overseeing sustainability strategy, and fostering partnerships across the university. The expected salary is up to $125,000 annually. Applicants must have relevant educational background and work authorization. The position is based on the main campus in Riverside, CA, and is not remote.
Director of Sustainability

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Administrative
Salary: $90,400 - $169,000
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department: Gerard Bomotti
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The full salary range for the Director of Sustainability is $90,400 - $169,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Director of Sustainability 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 director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Planning Budget & Administration (PB&A) and is responsible for assisting in positioning UC Riversides as a national and global higher education leader in sustainability. The director 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 director 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 director 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 director 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.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in environmental science, management, or policy; architecture; engineering; or public health.
• Required
• Master's degree or PhD.
• Preferred

Experience Requirements
• 6 - 10 years of related experience.
• Required
• Experience with sustainability in higher education or public sector.
• Preferred

License Requirements
• Professional Accreditation in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
• Preferred

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement
• LEED Accredited Professional.
• Preferred
• ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional.
• Preferred
• Professional Accreditation in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.
• Preferred

Special Conditions
Special
• Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.
• Required
• Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Required
• Ability to operate university vehicles for business and operational needs.
• Required
• Occasional travel for business related meetings, professional development, conferences and/or events.
• Required
• Travel
• Required
• Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
• Required

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced ability to organize information, extract relevant data, and prepare reports in various formats.
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration across diverse constituencies in a large organization.
• Advanced ability to create clear, concise correspondence, presentations and business documents.
• Highly proficient in all software applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access) and database applications.
• Ability to lead, engage and motivate groups to meet common objectives.
• Advanced knowledge in the area of environmental sustainability management policies, issues and initiatives.
• Advanced skill in coordinating, staffing and leading cost-effective sustainability focused programs.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Green Building Council rating systems.
• Strong writing and editing skills to prepare concise, accurate and understandable reports, policy/procedure documentation, proposals and general correspondence. Experience in strategic planning and ability to develop short- and long-term plans for campus sustainability. Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence and interact effectively with many levels of staff throughout the department and university.
• General broad knowledge of energy management, transportation, construction, food service, waste management, and water resource management.
• Strong initiative, judgement, discretion, analytical problem-solving ability, confidentiality, and the capacity to organize and handle a wide range of duties accurately and consistently.
• Proven ability to develop new project within an academic setting; understand of how to institutionalize new sustainability efforts.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in drafting new University policies and procedure to meet both University and department needs.
• Demonstrated exceptional oral communication skills, comfort with public speaking an ability to listen, learn and build trust amount various consistencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, department and university personnel, and the public in order to promote sustainability initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures in the areas of design and construction; purchasing; contracts, grants and gift processing; building codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of shared governance.
• Knowledge of financial operations that extends beyond budgeting to include, project finance, corporate finance, debt finance, equity finance, with the ability to make a business case for new direction for sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to conduct on-site visual inspections of projects involving walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, crouching, and balancing in precarious locations. Ability to work in various environmental conditions when conducting visual inspections of construction including noise, fumes, dust, and humidity.

Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
Job Title
SUSTAINABILITY OFCR 4 Job Code
000266 Grade
24 Department Head
Gerard Bomotti Supervisor
Gerard Bomotti

Positions Directly Supervised
Job CodeTitleFTE
• 006238
• SUSTAIN OFCR 2
• 1

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Applies advanced knowledge of sustainability practices and policies to identify, develop, and implement institutional sustainability efforts for the University. Researches and monitors trends and innovations in energy and sustainability. Provides expertise on these topics to the University.

Department Custom Scope
The Director of Sustainability 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 director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Planning Budget & Administration (PB&A) and is responsible for assisting in positioning UC Riversides as a national and global higher education leader in sustainability. The director 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 director 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 director 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 director 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.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
• Conducts and oversees independent research projects, leads coordination and reporting on a wide variety of complex issues relating to sustainability.
• Identify, seek, and secure grant funding, corporate partnerships, and other resources opportunities to leverage campus resources and further propel campus sustainability efforts. Coordinate, support, and expand opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and administrators to learn about sustainability and incorporate sustainable practices into their day-to-day work. Foster a culture of sustainability among faculty, staff, and students; identifying and prioritizing areas for institutional sustainability efforts; planning and development of short-and long-range plans and engaging other campus leaders to foster sustainability broadly across campus units. Gather data on UC Riverside goals and metrics for sustainability performance. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, document performance trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness. Input and manage data for FOVEA tool from UCOP which provides solutions and cost to achieve climate neutrality.
• 20%
• May lead staff on sustainability projects.
• Coordinate pilot projects and campus implementation of sustainability programs. Coordinate with all elements of the campus community to ensure proper implementation and training in sustainability program elements. Encourage and facilitate sustainability programs initiated by students, faculty, staff, department and committees. Foster and coordinate new ideas and concepts for sustainability projects and identify materials and resources needed to implement projects. Manage student interns and fellows. Research 'best practices' at other institutions and make recommendations for implementation. Develop and maintain a clearing house of best practice case studies, guidelines, financial incentives, project support services and other resources to support campus sustainability projects and initiatives.
• 15%
• Recommends, develops and implements programs, policies, guidelines, best practices, financial incentives, and support services for sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Provides strategic management, evaluates and supports the development of policies, determines trends and influences on industry segments that impact the university's sustainability initiatives. Stays abreast on international, federal, and state laws, mandates, and regulations, and NGO trends that impact state, national, and international sustainability agendas. Facilitates priority discussions among multiple functional stakeholders on sustainability initiatives and projects that require decisions. Translates technical issues to stakeholders, engaging and communicating the full range of sustainability challenges while maintaining systemwide, state national, and global perspective. Coordinate UC Riverside's implementation of UCOP sustainability policies.
• 10%
• Facilitates communication strategies to provide awareness of sustainability, energy management, and resource conservation programs. May oversee content and design of sustainability website.
• In collaboration with University administration, shape and deliver various campus messages to internal and external constituencies about sustainability and serve as campus spokesperson on sustainability issues as necessary. Establish and maintain an effective social media strategy. Develop and coordinate education and outreach programs in support of UC Riverside's sustainability, energy management, and resource conservation programs. Coordinate and/or participate in public relations activities to include preparing brochures, newsletters, press releases, ads and promotional material/publications; develop plans and schedules for release of publicity materials. Using user-friendly content manager, update sustainability website to highlight campus sustainability initiatives. Develop content and coordinate content contributions from other campus departments. Ensure content is accurate and up to date. Assist in resolving questions regarding sustainability issues. Provide alternatives or refer inquires or concerns timely and tactfully to appropriate campus departmental representatives. Effectively work with all elements of the campus community (faculty, staff and students) to communicate and further the goals and initiatives of the campus sustainability program. Foster partnerships with academic units through close partnering with the Faulty Lead within the office of sustainability. Work closely with Facilities Services as a key partner in achieving some of the key goals of the office.
• 10%
• Identifies opportunities to position environmental, economic, and socially responsible solutions to lead brand strategy, value, campus sustainable reputability, building public confidence to support the campus corporate sustainability brand. Develop social networks aimed at build university-community public and private sector partnerships that advance the campus sustainability agenda. Establishes partnerships with external entities building mutually beneficial project and relationships locally, regionally, and nationally. Interfaces with locals, regional, state, national organizations.
• 10%
• Serves as sustainability spokesperson on location matters and may serve as spokesperson on sustainability initiatives. Represents the University, campus and/or medical center at professional conferences.
• Represents UC Riverside's sustainability programs to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate; interface with external organizations to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized. These requirements necessitate the ability of travel and meet regularly outside of business hours. Provide support to the Campus Sustainability Committees and sub-committees.
• 5%
• Conducts complex and varied analyses of energy consumption, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness of sustainability projects.
• Build diverse alliances and communicates effectively both internally and externally, with the ability to identify and solicit external funds that will be utilized to expand key efforts and encourage sustainable innovation. Develops and identifies revenue generation and optimization opportunities through sustainability projects to support campus goals. Evaluate project(s) technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, return on investment, and integration with external initiatives and funding agencies, confirming requirements and compliance and working closely with Facilities Services, as appropriate. Work to coordinate efforts among various campus organizations encouraging financial and resource partnerships. Identify external funds for the Office of Sustainability.
• 5%
• Leads efforts for implementing sustainability practices in green building, climate action, clean energy, waste diversion, and water action.
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership in the areas of carbon emissions, procurement, food services, waste, sustainable water, energy, academics. Serves as a leader in UC Riverside's decarbonization plan with close partnership with Facilities Services and Planning, Design, & Construction which will encompass a muti-million-dollar strategy to reduce UC Riverside's emissions as mandated by state law and UC Policy goals. Manages complex projects on timelines to collect, analyze, and format data and written content across all sustainability topics. Conducts independent research, analysis, and manages coordination, reporting on a wide variety of issues relation to sustainability, including policy, state and signatory requirements, ratings, rankings, certifications. Manages reporting, budgets, develops budgets, and identifies use of funds for projects.
• 5%
• Serves as liaison and internal consultant to administrators to address strategic, long-term sustainability initiatives, best practices, rules and regulations.
• Performs strategic planning and organizational consulting, supports campus leaders from across the University to address issues develop recommendations, and implement solutions in alignment with campus strategic goals and objectives. Facilitates adoption of proposed solutions from stakeholders. Assess situations, identifies improvements, works with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions for issues in alignment with strategic goals. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Regularly works on highly priority issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-dept evaluation or variable factors. Exercises judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• 5%
• As a technical lead, provides advice, and consultation on sustainability initiatives, and best practices.
• Makes key strategic recommendations on technological change that effectively balance near-term sustainability key performance indicator targets, with long-term sustaining and scalable success, working closely with campus leaders across the organization on project and program implementation. Identifies and recognizes adaptation in addressing environmental cases and sets standards for success.
• 5%
• Performs data-driven analyses and ensures that solutions can support the needs of the organization. Assess situations, identifies improvements and works with leaders to address issues, develop recommendations, and implement solutions in alignment with UC Riverside's strategic goals and objectives. Understands business needs and ensures that systems, both technical and non-technical, can support those needs. Strategic analysis includes but is not limited to, carbon, energy, budgets, return on investment, business case, campus sustainable operational investments.
• 5%
• Works in close partnership with the Faculty Lead in the Office of Sustainability to ensure the office covers Academic and Administrative aspects of sustainability. Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to faculty lead. Facilitates high impact experimental learning opportunities for students through engaged scholarship and applied research that impact students' co-curricular opportunities in support of student degrees. Partner as appropriate to draft and distribute financial or environmental impact reports on progress, and status to ensure compliance with policies standards, regulations, or laws. Identify opportunities for improved systems and defined standards, champion their development and secure organizational support, to ensure effective implementation and compliance. Partner across campus as appropriate to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive sustainability programs. Integrate sustainability principles into the operational and educational functions of the University.
• 5%

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