Sustainability Coordinator

Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 25310
Job Code: 1038 Administrative Analyst/Specialist -12 Month
Department: Office of Sustainability
CompensationClassification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,000/month - $7,200/month
Salary Range: $5,908/month - $11,481/month
FLSA Status: Exempt

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please visit sjsu.edu/up.
About the PositionThe Sustainability Coordinator spearheads development and execution of campus-wide strategic sustainability efforts and ensures compliance with state and California State University level sustainability mandates. This position is primarily responsible for the campus sustainability programs included but not limited to: measuring, tracking, and disseminating progress towards campus sustainability efforts via data gathering and reporting, representing San José State in the local community and at system level sustainability meetings, coordination and execution of sustainability education at new student orientation, development and delivery of employee sustainability workshops, coordination with campus partner organizations to accurately promote and record sustainability progress, and participating in campus Sustainability Board meetings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement behavioral change campaigns for reductions in energy and water usage and waste diversion.
- Serve as a catalyst for bringing together different working groups together to focus on achieving campus wide sustainability objectives.
- Research, establish, and develop sustainable projects, strategies, and prepare recommendations including feasibility studies identifying funding sources where appropriate.
- Market and promote sustainability efforts through website maintenance, brochures, newsletters, and other promotional materials and/or publications, preparing press releases, designing ads and flyers and responding to inquiries.
- Develop educational programs and conduct student, faculty and staff training workshops on campus sustainable practices.
- Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance of campus zero waste plan and programs.
- Coordinates and performs waste audits to analyze campus waste stream to demonstrate need and efficacy of zero waste programs efforts.
- Conduct analyses, related to procurement processes for the campus including market risk; price sensitivity, and economic feasibility.
Required Qualifications- A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
- Six years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs
Preferred Qualifications- Experience developing sustainability programs in a higher education environment
- Experience developing and delivering training
- Experience analyzing data, including development and measurement against rubrics
- Experience in the California State University system
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Thorough knowledge of building energy, water, and emissions conservation tracking and reporting practices, including pertinent laws and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of sustainability practices in higher education.
- Knowledge of print and broadband communications concepts and techniques.
- Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for recordkeeping principles and practices.
- Knowledge of LEED standards.
- Knowledge of STARS tracking and reporting systems and methods.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong training and analytical skills.
- Strong project and program management skills.
- Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
- Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports.
Application ProceduresComplete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
-Resume
-Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: January 21, 2020 through February 9, 2020. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Additional InformationSatisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Equal Employment StatementSan José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Contact InformationUniversity Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2166
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