Director of Environmental Sustainability

Empire State College was founded in 1971 as a comprehensive, public college within the State University of New York. A recognized leader in offering innovative degree programs for highly motivated adults, the college enrolls more than 17,000 students annually in associate, bachelor's and master's programs at 35 locations across New York State and through the Center for Distance Learning.

Faculty work with students in one-on-one, small group, residency-based and on-line learning modes at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and the mix varies by setting. Central to the faculty role is helping adults design and carry out individualized degrees. The college is a pioneer in mentoring adult learners, prior learning assessment and on-line learning.  

Position Overview: 

Empire State College, located in Saratoga Springs, NY, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Environmental Sustainability. Reporting to the president and guided by the Environmental Sustainability Committee, the Director will coordinate all of the college's activities related to responsible environmental programs, including recycling, education, communication, programming, procurement and policies.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating all environmental sustainability efforts on the part of the college.
• Co-chairing, supporting and managing the efforts of the Environmental Sustainability Committee.
• Working closely with all college divisions, but especially the VP of Administration, staff in Facilities and with regional deans to coordinate energy efforts within the overall environmental agenda.
• Maintaining the environmental sustainability website and developing other communications materials.
• Interacting with various local, regional, state and federal entities to determine best practices, compliance issues and to seek external funding for college projects.
• Working with various academic areas to develop and coordinate academic and programmatic engagement within the college's environmental sustainability vision.
• Working with faculty in the development and implementation of Environmental Residencies.
• Coordinating annual environmental sustainability reassignments.
• Supervising any additional employees that may be hired in furtherance of this mission.
• Participating in strategic planning initiatives, as they relate to environmental sustainability issues.
• Representing of the college in all external relationships [AASHE, ACUPCC, etc.].

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Public Administration or Policy, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Practical or research experience in a sustainability related area, preferably in a college or university.
• Excellent written, verbal and inter-personal skills, as well as team building and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse populations. 

Compensation: $65,000

Closing Date: 10/23/2009

To Apply:

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