Sustainability Program Coordinator

The University of Oregon is seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator to support and manage various sustainability projects within the Campus Planning & Facilities Management department. This role involves collaboration on climate action planning, sustainability performance reporting, and educational initiatives. The position is full-time, ongoing, based in Eugene, OR, with a salary range of $22.40 - $34.11 per hour. Applications are open until filled.
Sustainability Program Coordinator

Job no: 535267

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Operations/Infrastructure, Other,
Planning/Project Management

Department: Campus Planning & Facilities
Management - Sustainability

Classification: Program Representative 1

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,
Ongoing

Salary: $22.40 - $34.11 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

May 8, 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a
complete application.

A completed application includes:
• A complete online application
• A cover letter in which you clearly describe what you and your
experience can bring to this role.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work
experience.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position.
We encourage you to use your application to let us know what is
meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or
other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a dynamic unit
within the Finance and Administration portfolio, comprising seven
departments and approximately 300 dedicated employees:
• Building Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning
• Custodial and Exterior Services
• Design & Construction
• Work Management and Administrative Support
• Office of Sustainability
• Utilities & Energy

CPFM is responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and
operating the infrastructure that supports the University of
Oregon. As stewards of the university's physical legacy, CPFM
empowers the university community to reach its full potential by
providing a campus that is safe, clean, beautiful, inspiring, and
environmentally responsible.

CPFM is committed to collaboration, service excellence, diversity,
problem-solving, and stewardship. We take pride in ensuring the
campus functions seamlessly, fostering an environment where
educational excellence can thrive.

The Office of Sustainability is a dynamic, collaborative, and
strategic unit within CPFM. Our seven-person team leads and
supports the integration of sustainability policy, programming, and
practices into operations and administration, curriculum and
co-curriculum, research, and community engagement. We accomplish
this mission through a range of initiatives, often in collaboration
with campus or community partners. Our work includes:
• Leading climate action planning;
• Tracking and analyzing electricity, steam, chilled water, and
natural gas consumption;
• Reporting campus sustainability performance to the UO
Sustainability Data Dashboard;
• Managing the Surplus Property program and doing recycling and
waste education;
• Administering recognition and certifications, including STARS,
Green Office, Sustainable Labs, and the annual UO Sustainability
Awards;
• Furthering student education and professional development
through programs such as SCORE Home Energy Assessments and the
Environmental Leaders Academic Residential Community;
• Managing the 22-acre Willamette River Natural Area

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator is a professional position within the
Sustainability unit. This position will be responsible for
supporting, maintaining, expanding, and/or establishing a variety
of projects and programs for the Office of Sustainability. The
Program Coordinator is responsible for programs overseeing
engagement, outreach, administration, data tracking, and reporting
that further UO's operational and administrative sustainability
goals. This position will also support the office's writing and
communications efforts, including developing content in multiple
formats and for varied audiences, as well as maintaining
project/program-related content on the office website. The Program
Coordinator will also perform the necessary research, outreach,
recruitment, process management, documentation, and evaluation to
ensure projects meet their objectives within established budgetary
and time constraints.

The Sustainability Program Coordinator is tasked with expanding and
sustaining a culture on campus to increase the UO's sustainability
performance and foster sustainable practices and attitudes on
campus and beyond. These responsibilities include coordination of
multiple projects and programs, that may include a green office
certification program; Home Energy Score program; STARS data
collection, reporting, and continuous improvement program;
supporting annual move-in/move-out activities; quarterly open
houses and other engagement events; and other new and existing
duties as assigned and/or developed in collaboration with the
supervisor. The coordinator will also contribute to outreach,
communications, technical reporting, and marketing efforts. Last,
the coordinator will be cross-trained in management of the Surplus
program and will be expected to lead that program several weeks a
year. These initiatives will support the Office of Sustainability's
broad-based goal of increasing operational sustainability on the UO
campus through programs, education, and partnerships.

This Program Coordinator will foster positive relationships with
stakeholders and colleagues. Interactions occur daily with the
campus community including working closely and collaboratively with
subject matter experts, students, and data and business analysts.
The Program Coordinator will be required to regularly exercise
sound independent judgment in safeguarding the students and
customers that work for and utilize the programs. This position
needs to develop and maintain project and program management
processes in order to monitor objectives, scope, and progress
against goals and track deadlines and expenditures.

The Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director and also
works closely and collaboratively with staff in units within the
VPFA, Housing, and Student Life, as well as community partners.
Work is reviewed regularly by the supervisor to ensure it is
performed efficiently, safely, in a timely manner, and meets
expectations and applicable requirements. The Program Coordinator
will consult with the Associate Director as needed to manage
priorities, programs, deadlines, and budget. This position will
recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff. Some projects
and programs shift in concert with the university's academic
calendars and office needs while others are ongoing.

This position requires some off-hours and weekend work for specific
events or activities, including being on-call.

Minimum Requirements

Two years of technical or professional-level experience advising
and/or instructing the public concerning specific programs or
processes, monitoring programs, or performing participant
reviews.

Professional Competencies
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission
of the department and university.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; able to
communicate effectively with individuals and with groups,
in-person, via phone, in writing, in presentations, and through
communications and marketing.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and
proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Operate with tact, diplomacy, and political
sensitivity.
• Strong organizational, efficiency, and time management
skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Commitment to working effectively with individuals from varied
backgrounds, and demonstrated effort toward the promotion of a
human-centered workplace.
• Able to work independently, ask for support when needed, and
maintain appropriate communication on progress and needs with
supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or higher-level degree in a field related to
Sustainability, such as Environmental Studies, Environmental
Science, Planning, Public Policy, or Geography. Other fields may
apply depending on coursework.
• Two (2) years of professional work experience specifically with
program or project management.
• Prior STARS program experience.
• Experience supervising and/or teaching undergraduate
students.
• Professional work experience in a college or
university.
• Experience creating communications, marketing, and/or publicity
materials.
• Experience managing website content.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful
completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503,
Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits
package to eligible employees, including health insurance,
retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about
benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance
with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals
to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected
status, including veteran and disability status. The University is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in
connection with the application process, please contact us at
uocareers@uoregon.edu or
541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),
age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including
family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship,
service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state
law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of
leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities
and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable
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Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and
complaint procedures are listed here.

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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535267/sustainability-program-coordinator

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