Position Summary

　　Western is seeking an innovative leader as our new Sustainability Director.

　　Job Description Sustainability Director

　　Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position ofSustainability Director. The position reports to The AVP of Campus Operationsand Construction, works closely with Facilities and the campus as a whole, andis responsible for fostering a culture of sustainability. (This is anon-campus position with the possibility of some remote work.)

　　The Western Sustainability Coordinator Director must be committed to Western'smission, vision, and values (growth, courage, integrity, inclusivity, andstewardship): https://western.edu/about/vision-values/ and will beinstrumental in Western achieving the four goals of our 2023-28 Strategic Plan

　　Responsibilities:

　　The Sustainability Director will serve the institution broadly and provideleadership, coordination, and development of a campus-wide sustainabilityprogram. The Director will coordinate sustainability efforts and planningassociated with academic and research programs, campus operations andfacilities, and students. They will advise senior leaders on sustainabilityissues and help integrate sustainability goals and programs into campus anddepartmental planning. The Director will be the point person forsustainability on campus and the representative of Western for externalsustainability collaborations and obligations.

　　The Sustainability Director will work collaboratively with all entities oncampus, including finance and administration (includingoperations/facilities), academic affairs, student affairs, marketing andenrollment, advancement and fundraising, the Division of Justice andInclusion, and the faculty, staff, and students. While the position is housedunder the Associate Vice President of Campus Operations and Construction, theyare a campus-wide coordinator and work comprehensively across campus units.The Director will chair the Sustainability Action Committee, work closely withthe LEAD Sustainability office and students, engage with the StudentGovernment Association. They will also work closely with Western's ResidenceLife team and Food Services (Sodexo). The Director will maintain Western'smembership in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in HigherEducation (AASHE), and monitor and report Western's performance under theSustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).

　　The Director will work closely with campus operations and facilities tomonitor, assess, maintain, and report on the sustainability performance ofcampus infrastructure, including buildings and grounds. They will monitorcarbon emissions and track Western's progress toward our Second Nature climatecommitment toward zero carbon by 2050. They will develop and coordinate thecampus Climate Action Plan, research/develop renewable energy options, andpromote energy conservation in all campus sectors. They will also coordinatethe Western waste stream and manage waste, recycling, and composting on campus(e.g., oversee the campus Rocket Composter) This position will also supervisethe student recycle crews. This will also entail assisting from time to timeas needed with the program.

　　The Director will lead in telling Western's sustainability story (andcollaborate with marketing and enrollment to use sustainability as arecruitment lever) and conducting outreach, training, and other educationalprograms to elevate a culture of sustainability at Western. The Director willwork closely with faculty and facilitate the integration of sustainabilitycontent into the curriculum. The Director will research and write private,state, and federal grants to obtain resources to expand and elevate Western'ssustainability programming on campus.

　　The Sustainability Director will stay current on innovative sustainabilitypractices in higher education a d society through professional development andwill promote innovations on campus and in collaboration with local, state, andfederal partners.

　　Additionally, as this will be a facilities-based position, other duties asassigned could arise requiring some physical functions. For example, may needto cover for staffing shortages; when needed the position will load and moverecyclables, books, and bins; may exert up to 50 lbs. force as needed.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The Western Colorado University Sustainability Director will have earned, atminimum, a B.S. or B.A. degree or comparable experience in a relevant field isalso acceptable. They must have experience creating and managing projects,initiatives, and program budgets and will have a track record and experiencein managing sustainability programming. They must have excellent written andverbal communication and analytical skills, including managing databases,conducting analyses, and using Microsoft Suite and other software programs.The applicant should be self-motivated, able to work independently and takeinitiative while paying close attention to detail. The Director will workclosely in team environments daily and should demonstrate collaborative,problem-solving characteristics. The applicant must be committed to DEIJ+values and will be a campus leader in collaborative efforts with diversegroups.