Administrator II/III Campus Sustainability

Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.

Today, Auburn is one of the few universities to carry the torch as a land, sea and space grant university. Our Fall 2012 semester enrollment was 25,134. Our students can choose from more than 140 degree options in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

Position Overview:

Auburn University seeks applications for the position of Administrator, Campus Sustainability, who plans and manages campus sustainability programs and serves as an advocate for the advancement of sustainability at Auburn University. 

Responsibilities:

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, and implementing collaborative programs that promote sustainability;
• Assessing program needs;
• Evaluating program success;
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and maintaining databases measuring campus sustainability performance;
• Developing reports;
• Promoting sustainability to campus and broader communities through written materials, educational and training programs, providing resources and information about sustainability;
• Contributing to development of message content and delivery through website, newsletter, and other media;
• Verbal presentations to faculty, staff, students, and other audiences;
• Assisting the Director in managing office interns and part-time workers;
• Assisting with strategic planning, budget development, grant writing and reporting, and annual reporting; and
• Serving on committees and attending meetings representing Office of Sustainability. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of project management experience with a sustainability-related program to include sustainability reporting, Greenhouse Gas inventorying, data gathering, and communications to include report writing and public speaking;
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and ethics of sustainability is also required;
• Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience; and
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well as a collaborative team member and with minimal supervision, be self-disciplined, highly organized, and professional and advanced computer skills in using Microsoft Office. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution including course work related to sustainability or comparable experience;
• Familiarity with sustainability in higher education and sustainability-related topics such as energy management concepts and practices, transportation, water, food, green buildings, purchasing, revolving loan funds, and waste reduction;
• Experience successfully managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
• Experience with HTMLWordpress, and other web design tools; and
• Use of CleanAir/Cool Planet Campus calculator tools.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Here!" to utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach the following: cover letter, resume and professional references. Only complete application materials will be accepted for review. 

Please refer to Requisition No. 24718.

Review date is 08-02-2013.

~ Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ~