Director of Sustainability Programs and Assessment

Responsibilities

• Inventory, assess, and report on Skidmore’s sustainability efforts
• Use a variety of tools that are considered best practices within higher education, including AASHE STARS.
• Lead authorship of annual campus sustainability reports.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operations across the institution to be aware of accurate and missing data and information.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree and 8-10 years of experience in education, sustainability, environmental science, urban planning, and/or project management.
• Active support of a just and inclusive workplace.
• Experience creating and supervising internships or credit-bearing opportunities for students.
• Experience presenting complex concepts and operations clearly and in an accessible way.
• Experience managing, organizing, and clearly communicating data sets for a general audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level people management and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Visionary approach with a strategic mind, strong persuasive skills, and dedication to a goal-oriented approach.
• Experience prioritizing and completing projects within a budget.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of soft skills, including strong interpersonal communication skills and a history of leading supportive work environments.

Application review will begin on January 5, 2022. Applications submitted after January 5 may be reviewed until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

To Apply: Candidates must complete all required fields and attach all required materials to this online application.

Required application materials:

• On-Line Application
• Cover letter (Candidates should use their cover letter to address required and preferred qualifications with specific examples from their work history to illustrate how their experience satisfies the requirement.)
• Resume
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincere religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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