Office of Sustainability Program Manager

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Works with Office of Sustainability staff, interns, student staff, and members of the KSU community to further sustainability initiatives related to reducing the environmental impact of university's operations, promote environmental awareness and education, and support associated research. Develops, organizes, and implements educational, engagement, and operation-improvement programs on campus and coordinates community outreach and engagement opportunities with external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Develops, prepares, and coordinates assigned programs and assists in developing new programming
2. Collaborates with KSU administration, faculty, staff, and students to promote the long-term strategy and success of the university's sustainability initiatives
3. Identifies, advocates for, and supports the implementation of conservation strategies, especially relating to energy and water consumption, transportation and waste management
4. Serves as liaison between university stakeholders coordinating resources and facilitating communication on sustainability projects and programs
5. Develops and supports relationships with external community partners in support of strategic programs and projects
6. Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracking performance in key sustainability metrics
7. Supports annual and semi-annual sustainability reporting to third-party institutions, including, but not limited to Second Nature (GHG inventory and Climate Action Plan)
8. Develops, maintains and facilitates internal training and education materials and programming
9. Supports university department in the implementation and tracking of conservation initiatives
10. Manages sustainability interns and provides mentorship to Green Ambassadors
11. Contributes content for website and marketing materials to share progress of sustainability initiatives including, but not limited to, newsletters and articles
12. Represents the Sustainability Program by serving on relevant committees
13. Engages in continuing education opportunities by attending professional development courses, self-directed professional reading and participating in industry interest groups

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in related field.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience working on environmental, sustainability, conservation, and/or energy-related programming and/or policy work including experience in developing and implementing programs and projects within an organization.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering or related field

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and actively contribute to the creation and implementation of short and long-range departmental goals
Able to work collaboratively with individuals at various levels across the university and externally
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines and competing needs
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of energy and water conservation best practices; ability to interpret consumption data and discuss the information with students, faculty, staff and administrators
Understanding recycling best practices
Knowledge of a broad range of sustainability issues, especially as they impact universities and colleges
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected]

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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