General Information
| Payroll Title | ANL 1 | Title Code | 007234 | Grade/Step | 06 | Working Title | Sustainability Specialist (2 Year Contract) |
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| Department Name | Project Management Dept | Supervisor | John J Cook | Department Head | Ralston, Timothy |
Special Requirements and Conditions
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| Some weekends and after hours as needed. |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Items Used
| Personal Computer using Microsoft Office products and standard office equipment. |
Position Purpose
| Under the general direction of the Director of Sustainability, the Sustainability Specialist administers the Waste Diversion Education Program to include data collection, analysis, reporting, training, and communication. The Specialist is also responsible for peer education, advertising, and outreach to promote sustainability initiatives, recruit student volunteers, increase awareness of campus programs, and plan weekly outreach and special events. The Specialist maintains the department's social media presence by updating the department's website and blog page. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Waste Diversion Education Program Administration | 50 |
| Conduct campus waste audits by collecting data, analyzing surveys, weighing bins, and calculating percentages of diverted waste. Create basic waste diversion reports to illustrate percent of actual diverted waste against program goals. Evaluate and recommend optimal waste bin locations to allocate or reallocate resources throughout the campus. Plan and coordinate annual RecycleMania campus activities by recruiting and training volunteers and implementing innovative strategies to increase recycling and composting initiatives. Assess current Waste Diversion Education programs to expand waste diversion awareness. |
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| Peer Education Coordination and Outreach | 30 |
| Coordinate all aspects of the student peer-to peer education network by promoting sustainability initiatives on campus, recruiting student volunteers, and educating students on campus programs. Promote and advocate The Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP) by increasing student awareness of opportunities to act upon and implement sustainability methods on the campus. Engage and network with peers on campus through various student venues and Saturday fairs to expand waste diversion programs and provide them with resources to get involved. Develop and implement targeted outreach programs to reach the Office of Sustainability's diverse audiences by researching and cultivating relationships with the campus community that will attract diverse advocates in support of the campus sustainability commitment. |
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| Social Networking, Advertising, and Website Administration | 15 |
| Collaborate and partner with the Director and sustainability staff to update the department website, provide weekly and monthly updates to the campus community and maintain a social media presence to include student blogs. |
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| Other | 5 |
| Performs other related duties as assigned. | |
Minimum Requirements
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| Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience performing sustainability research, analysis, or program administration duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. | |
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| Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of the Sustainability field. |
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| Demonstrated skill and experience collecting and analyzing data; creating spreadsheets and reports using software applications; utilizing email messaging and automated calendaring systems; independently drafting reports and memos that are grammatically and punctually correct; and conducting basic training on sustainability administrative procedures. |
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| Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with attention to detail; use discretion in managing confidential information; work beyond the standard workday, including nights and weekends, for deadlines, educational and outreach programs, and special events; work effectively as a member of a team, and collaborate with the campus community in order to achieve operational results; implement sustainability strategies to deliver high quality, professional, and responsive services that meet and exceed customer requirements; work independently, prioritize and organize workflow, and coordinate activities; communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of campus constituents to promote sustainability initiatives; analyze situations and recommend resolutions to problems within the scope of responsibility to achieve optimal results; and model and promote the University's principles of community and commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
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Preferred Qualifications
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| Two years experience performing sustainability research, analysis, or program administration duties. | |
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| Experience working in a research university setting or equivalent institution of higher education. | |
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| Skill and experience with community-based social marketing | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| Under the general direction of the Director of Sustainability, the Sustainability Specialist administers the Waste Diversion Education Program to include data collection, analysis, reporting, training, and communication. The Specialist is also responsible for peer education, advertising, and outreach to promote sustainability initiatives, recruit student volunteers, increase awareness of campus programs, and plan weekly outreach and special events. The Specialist maintains the department's social media presence by updating the department's website and blog page.
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| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience performing sustainability research, analysis, or program administration duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of the Sustainability field. Demonstrated skill and experience collecting and analyzing data; creating spreadsheets and reports using software applications; utilizing email messaging and automated calendaring systems; independently drafting reports and memos that are grammatically and punctually correct; and conducting basic training on sustainability administrative procedures. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with attention to detail; use discretion in managing confidential information; work beyond the standard workday, including nights and weekends, for deadlines, educational and outreach programs, and special events; work effectively as a member of a team, and collaborate with the campus community in order to achieve operational results; implement sustainability strategies to deliver high quality, professional, and responsive services that meet and exceed customer requirements; work independently, prioritize and organize workflow, and coordinate activities; communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of campus constituents to promote sustainability initiatives; analyze situations and recommend resolutions to problems within the scope of responsibility to achieve optimal results; and model and promote the University's principles of community and commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Two years experience performing sustainability research, analysis, or program administration duties. Experience working in a research university setting or equivalent institution of higher education. Skill and experience with community-based social marketing. |