Director of Sustainability

Bellevue College seeks a full-time Director of Sustainability to lead initiatives promoting environmental sustainability and climate change solutions. This role involves managing programs, engaging the community, and fostering sustainability practices within the college. The director will collaborate across departments to enhance student and community engagement in sustainability. The position offers a salary starting at $80,000 and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion within the college community.
JOB
Director of Sustainability

Job ID: 11805

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

The Director of Sustainability provides leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and addressing climate change issues at Bellevue College (BC). The director manages programs and community engagements in sustainable operation, building, and transportation and improving environment.

One of the BC's strategic plan is preparing students to succeed in an interconnected and interdependent world through interdisciplinary learning, focused on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. To achieve this goal, the director will work within the student life, academic, and administrative realms of the college to create opportunities and foster student, employee, and community engagement in sustainability practices and programming. This position will establish Bellevue College as a model organization exhibiting leadership in meeting or exceeding the best practices in college environment sustainability and climate justice in a higher education setting.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Annual salary range begins at : $80,000.

Annual salary will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 44% students of color and over 1,100 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

About the Department

The Bellevue College Sustainability department coordinates the efforts of the campus to reduce the use of fossil fuels, promote sustainable energy, and to establish the provision and processing of recycling activities. The sustainability department works within the Campus Operations group and takes the lead in sustainability related capital and improvement projects, including the implementation of solar energy and coordinating efforts to meet requirements of the clean building act.

The department is also a key liaison between administration and the student body in understanding the goals and aspirations of student's in relation to sustainability and the use of the student's sustainability funds, including facilitating key activities such as the annual Earth Week.

Essential Functions

Program Creation, Implementation, & Management
• Provide strategic vision on decision-making, direction, and management of projects focusing on environmental sustainability and climate justice.
• Conceive, design, and implement projects; lead the decision-making in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions reductions, alternative transportation, energy, waste, and water.
• Assess cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and means of achieving acceptance. Work with appropriate college units and departments on execution and implementation.
• Support the Executive Director of Physical Plant Operations to develop, implement, and assess programs, policies, and initiatives that advance and support environmental sustainability and climate justice goals.
• Advise the college community on current grants and scholarships relating to environmental sustainability & climate justice
• Promote “green” building and operation sustainability standards such as LEED, WELL, and others on new construction and renovation projects. Support ongoing requirements for building performance.
• Research best practices and current methods for environmental sustainability and climate justice in college operations, curriculum, and student engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.

Leadership & Consultation
• Ensure broad adoption of the college's policies and commitments to environmental sustainability and climate justice goals, accountabilities, metrics, and activities and accomplishments.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to college constituencies on environmental sustainability and provide leadership in the development of solutions.
• Guide and support college units and departments as needed to establish and accomplish annual objectives that advance the college's commitment to environmental sustainability
• Work with administrators to ensure that environmental sustainability performance goals and annual objectives are met
• Participate in and chair college sustainability committees as delegated.

Community Engagement
• Represent the College in the community and for long term regional planning on environmental and climate justice issues.
• Develop and continue to expand educational and community resources to support sustainability programs, including climate action partnerships.
• Ensure open communication with all college stakeholders.
• Lead partnerships with external stakeholders including government, educational institutions, non-profits, community, businesses, and other groups and organizations on sustainability issues.
• Liaise with peer institutions to maintain current working knowledge of sustainability best practices on college campuses, and represent the College at regional and national sustainability meetings.

Student Leadership & Education
• Advocate for and provide student leadership skill development opportunities that focus on sustainability and experiential learning.
• Provide leadership in organizing events involving students, faculty, and staff to promote campus-wide environmental sustainability practices and foster a climate justice focused culture, to inform the community of progress made, to identify future challenges, and to motivate others to be actively involved in environmental sustainability efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty members to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, or related degree in public administration, business administration or political science, with an environmental sustainability focus; relevant years of experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in working with sustainability issues (energy, transportation, waste, ecology, water, equity, food, pollution, materials, community, etc.)
• Minimum three (3) years leading or managing sustainability projects/initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with diverse colleagues and students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence college and community stakeholders.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability focused professional credential.
• Experience as a leader or advocate for environmental issues.
• Knowledge in a breadth of sustainability issues.
• Experience in supervision of staff and/ or contractors.
• Experience with grant procurement, finance, budgeting, and project management experience.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Per Governor Inslee'shttps://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/21-14.1%20-%20COVID-19%20Vax%20Washington%20Amendment.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto: jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:
Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.

Reference Check:
Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

How To Apply

Applications received by 08/23/2022 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying.

Required application materials:
• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:
If you have questions regards to application or hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto: jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement

Bellevue College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to applicants and employees without regard to race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or whether a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Please see policy 4100 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto: hr@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564- 2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564- 2178, Office R130.

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