Assistant Director Sustainability Initiatives- Campus Services

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Director of Sustainability Initiatives to lead sustainability efforts in Campus Services. Responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies, managing communications, and collaborating with various university groups. The role requires a master's degree and three years of relevant experience. While the position allows for regular remote work, it requires commuting to the university in Atlanta, GA, based on business needs.
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Description

Campus Services is seeking an Assistant Director Sustainability Initiatives for the schedule of Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Collaborates with the Director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI), university committees and campus groups in fulfilling Emory's enterprise-wide sustainability vision.
• Develops and executes work plans in various areas of sustainability, including each Academic Unit's sustainability/climate action plan.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for University and Emory Healthcare Procurement.
• Develops and leads sustainability strategies for Emory Healthcare.
• Leads University and Emory Healthcare staff sustainability representative programs, has primary responsibility for completion and submission of annual national sustainability reporting and quarterly updates, leads events and manages all communications efforts.
• Assists with hiring, training, and management of student employees on research projects and leads staff in finding ways to reduce environmental impacts from labs, offices and other aspects of staff life.
• Plans and leads meetings, identifies priorities, delegates action items, manages campaigns and outcomes and communicates with team about campus-wide efforts.
• Manages the OSI website and other web-based resources.
• Represents the sustainability initiative at school-wide forums and area sustainability committees, initiates and maintains relationships, and serves as a liaison with various campus, local, and national groups.
• Responsible for fundraising for Green Labs and Green Office incentives fund program, and assists Director with overall development efforts, special projects, and cross-cutting issues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A master's degree and three years of sustainability-related experience.
• Excellent communication, outreach and presentation skills.
• Experience with website and communications management and demonstrated proficiency in social media.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a desire to learn additional software as needed.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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