Energy Management Program Coordinator

Western Colorado University seeks a full-time Energy Management Program Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Energy Management program, collaborating with various stakeholders. The role involves event coordination, student recruitment, and budget management. A bachelor's degree and administrative experience are required. The position is primarily on campus but allows for remote work options, with a salary range of $49,300 - $52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Energy Management Program Coordinator

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Energy Management Program Coordinator within the Business School. The position reports to the Energy Management Director, works closely with administration, faculty, staff, and students, and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Energy Management program. This position is primarily on campus, with the potential for remote work.

Responsibilities: The Energy Management Program Coordinator manages daily operations for the Energy Management Program. In partnership and with direction from the Energy Management Director, the successful candidate will take ownership, manage, coordinate, and provide administrative support for on-campus and external events, student recruitment, student engagement, internships and job placement, internal and external stakeholders, program operations and budget, event marketing, and fundraising efforts. The Energy Management Program, an AAPL-accredited education program, has stated requirements and activities that extend beyond the classroom and curricula, including professional development, internship placement, and post-graduate placement. This position is full-time with at least 24 hours in the office per week.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree along with one year of administrative and project management experience; Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Marketing, event management, and/or energy industry experience; three years of administrative and project management experience; Experience with contact management, Teams, Zoom, and energy education.

Compensation: $49,300 - $52,000 per year. The position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

How to Apply: Apply online at

www.western.edu/jobs

. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to the search committee, resume, and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please direct questions to Dr. Dennis Dunivan at

ddunivan@western.edu

.

Application deadline: June 6, 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT)

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit

http://www.western.edu

to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison Valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated

community organizations

enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community.

Living in the valley

, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked

Gunnison Watershed School District

.

Visit

http://www.western.edu

to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

About Us

At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.