KGSB Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23009371) The Sustainability Engagement Manager, Decarbonize Middle America for the Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) creates, implements, and assists in program delivery relating to company decarbonization action plans. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding sustainability, policies and procedures, and communications and coordinates project communications across multiple channels. Tracks and reports metrics to document impact and improve the effectiveness of programs.The Manager will have primary responsibility for program curation for one Workstream summit per year as well individual contributor and supervision of individual programs within the Workstream.

　　The Manager reports to the Sustainability Assistant Director of the CSB. The Manager will work closely with external stakeholders including faculty, staff, and students within the university as well as varying stakeholder groups outside of the University focusing primarily on Small and Medium Businesses, Municipalities, Community Development organizations, and other non-business entities. The incumbent will also convene and facilitate multiple meetings on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis that gather information and create leads for the Center. In addition to ongoing High-level networking and lead generation like attending events, conferences, meetings, and network follow up, the Manager will manage a team of three to six Undergraduate Student Workers, four to ten Graduate Student Workers, and up to three staff on their respective projects. Beyond this, the Manager will focus on creating content and provide thought leadership around small and medium businesses and Appalachian decarbonization.

　　The incumbent must be able to work with some supervision, conduct themselves and represent the Center in a professional manner, work efficiently on multiple projects, manage multiple team members with different backgrounds, provide external support, grow the capacity of the Center, and maintain good rapport with university administrators, staff, faculty, students, and representatives or other domestic and international partner institutions. Occasional travel and weeknight-weekend hours may be required.The successful candidate will be familiar with sustainability resources, programs, and initiatives in higher education settings. The incumbent should have previous experience developing or co-leading trainings on sustainability initiatives in an educational setting. Must have prior experience working with student organizations; experience with student organizations that have a sustainability focus are strongly preferred. Experience in a university or professional setting is strongly preferred. A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. Superb writing skills are vital, as well as attention to detail, multitasking capabilities, and the ability to work in a dynamic work environment. Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based research, and web experience are required. Must be able to interact well with people at all levels. Other required skills include familiarity and experience with managing social media accounts.Job SummaryCreates, implements, and assists in program delivery relating to resource use reduction, sustainability, and education across campus for students and employees. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding sustainability, policies and procedures, and communications and coordinates project communications across multiple channels. Tracks and reports metrics to document impact and improve the effectiveness of programs.Essential Functions Desk, phone, and computer work.Physical Effort Position is mostly sedentary but may require some ability to travel to various meetings on and off campus and to conferences via car or airplane. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr to learn more. Assignment Category Full-time regularJob Classification Staff.Sustainability Engagement ManagerJob Family Campus OperationsJob Sub-Family Sustainability ServicesCampus PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required 3Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmWork Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation Offered NoVisa Sponsorship Provided NoBackground Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances Not ApplicableRequired Documents Resume, Cover LetterOptional Documents Not Applicable