SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to support its Office of Sustainability. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting on sustainability efforts, and providing resources to staff, students, and the community. While primarily based on campus, hybrid work options are available after the initial training period. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in leadership and data analysis related to 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 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

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