Coordinator for Campus Facilities Sustainability and Efficiency

The University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring a Coordinator for Campus Facilities Sustainability and Efficiency. This role involves developing and implementing sustainability strategies, managing projects, securing grants, and promoting sustainability awareness on campus. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, with preferred skills in energy management and public relations. The job is based in Columbia, MO, with a Monday to Friday schedule.
Hiring Department

Sustainability Office

Job Description

The primary role of the Coordinator for Campus Facilities Sustainability and Efficiency is to work collaboratively with departments within University of Missouri Campus Facilities to conceive, develop, implement, maintain, and measure short and long-term strategies to achieve departmental goals in sustainability and efficiency.

Basic Duties And Responsibilities
• To develop, promote, coordinate, and integrate sustainability efforts across the campus to position the campus in sustainability thought, practice and education. Assess cost effectiveness, technical feasibility and means of achieving acceptance.
• Generate detailed project implementation plans. Facilitate the implementation of sustainability plans across the campus.
• Manage sustainability issues with faculty, staff, students and appropriate campus committees and work to implement projects and activities.
• Research, identify, write, secure, and administer grants in support of sustainability efforts.
• Provide communication to the campus and local community on sustainability issues in order to generate an awareness of, appreciation for, and participation in sustainability efforts and successes.
• Work with existing programs and departments to support sustainability and efficiency efforts. Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff on sustainability issues.
• Collaborate with Sustain Mizzou to plan and execute educational programs promoting sustainability on campus.
• Plan, conduct and coordinate promotional activities, programs, and training to increase awareness and improve participation in recycling and other sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare periodic and special reports, management plans and public relations materials.
• Monitor sustainability office budget in collaboration with fiscal officer.

Shift

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with energy management, conservation, solid waste management, recycling, building design/construction, public relations, training presentations, and knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills, experience researching and preparing documents, developing plans of action, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to various campus facilities and locations, with occasional overnight travel for conferences.
• Familiarity with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS).
• Experience seeking grant-funding opportunities, as well as preparing and submitting grants.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Other Information

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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