SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to support sustainability efforts, collect and analyze data, and coordinate programming. The role involves assisting the Office of Sustainability and serving as a resource for staff and students. While primarily based on campus, hybrid work options may be available after an initial training period. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume, and provide references if selected.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Required application materials: cover letter and resume
If the Search and Screen Committee cannot determine if the minimum qualifications are met, they will be determined as not meeting them.
Final candidate will be required to turn in official transcripts from highest educational degree received.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
Working Title: Sustainability Programs Coordinator
Position Number 02238476
Division Finance & Administrative Affairs
Department B026700 SUSTAINABILITY
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 24
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
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
This position will assist the Office of Sustainability of UWM to collect, analyze and report on sustainability efforts, support UWM Office of Sustainability operations staff, and aid in coordination of sustainability programming. The Sustainability Coordinator supports various unit initiatives and serves as a sustainability resource to staff, students, and the community. In the absence of the Sustainability Director, the Sustainability Coordinator provides coverage.
Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in any area of study
- Minimum of one year of supervision or leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, in a professional environment.
- Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license (or other such valid operator's permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
- Willingness to operate (learn and operate) a box truck in a dense urban environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Experience in data collection with a focus on sustainability metrics (e.g. energy, water, waste, etc.)
- Experience analyzing large data sets using sustainability software platforms (e.g. SIMAP )
- Experience in sustainability reporting (e.g. STARS , Greenhouse Gas Inventory, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct, make autonomous and proactive decisions, and communicate issues and concerns
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify sustainability programming
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and programs with different timelines, scales, and scopes
- Demonstrated experience operating a box truck in an urban environment
- Demonstrated experience operating a forklift or a forklift certification
- Demonstrated experience operating recycling and warehouse equipment, including cardboard baler, recycling compactor, and pallet jacks
Target Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 (Final salary based on candidate's knowledge, skills and experience.)
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Required application materials: cover letter and resume
If the Search and Screen Committee cannot determine if the minimum qualifications are met, they will be determined as not meeting them.
Final candidate will be required to turn in official transcripts from highest educational degree received.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Application Deadline 03/20/2025
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Emily Jensen
Contact Phone (414) 251-9195
Contact Email eejensen@uwm.edu
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.
Job Categories Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support, Facilities/Maintenance
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents