Director of Sustainability (5698U), Facilities Services - 73186
About Berkeley
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The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.
Departmental Overview
Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. As a key strategist, this role works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor to develop and implement both long- and short-term plans for UC Berkeley's sustainability efforts, driving initiatives with campus-wide impact.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: October 7, 2024
Responsibilities
- Recommends, develops, and implements programs, policies, guidelines, best practices, financial incentives, and support services for sustainability projects and initiatives.
- Uses up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, mandates, and initiatives to advise on industry and regulatory trends impacting the university's sustainability initiatives.
- Works with faculty, students, and administrative partners to educate, foster a culture of, and operationalize sustainability on campus.
- Pursues opportunities for grants, partnerships, philanthropy, and other resources to support sustainability efforts.
- Works closely with campus partners including Facilities, EH&S, and Capital Strategies to develop and implement projects and programs that deliver sustainability initiatives in clean energy, green building, climate action, zero waste, water consumption, and other areas.
- Oversees student interns working on sustainability initiatives in cooperation with academic units.
- Develops and creates effective communication to share sustainability goals, initiatives, and strategies.
- Oversees the content of websites and social media in support of sustainability communication.
- Works with campus partners on internal and external communication regarding sustainability and acts as campus spokesperson when necessary.
- Facilitates communication strategies to provide awareness of sustainability, energy management, and resource conservation programs.
- Collaborates with University administration to shape and deliver campus messages about sustainability to internal and external constituencies.
- Coordinates outreach and education programs related to UC Berkeley's sustainability efforts.
- Gathers, analyzes, and monitors campus data on energy consumption, program metrics, sustainability cost drivers, and other inputs to inform sustainability efforts.
- Oversees the data gathering, monitoring, and reporting responsibilities for internal, external, and rating organization partners.
- Provides a framework for policy and administrative change, developing strategies for change management to remove barriers to goal achievement.
- Acts as technical lead for campus sustainability measures and best practices.
- Provides strategic oversight for the development of the annual budget, determining expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods, unit planning, staffing, programs, and other financial activities.
- Initiates and designs campus studies, summary reports, and background materials, including approaches, trends, and sources and uses, that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing sustainability programs, or programs in a related field such as planning, environmental or resource management, facilities, or architecture, with substantial relevant leadership expertise.
- Advanced knowledge of Campus processes, protocols and procedures.
- Advanced skills in short- and long-range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration.
- Sound strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the Campus toward workable strategies and solutions.
- Proven ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision.
- Ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of staff and members of the community.
- Financial analysis and reporting techniques.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
- Proven ability in behavior and organizational change management.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking.
- Expert understanding of sustainability theories as well as local, national, and global sustainability trends and best practices and ability to apply these theories in practical applications.
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a university or non-profit setting is preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $121,100.00 - $177,500.00. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
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