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| Salary Range Information: $66,300 - $71,000/Annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is eligible for Full benefits.
Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed
Percentage of Time: 100%
Average Hours Per Week: 40
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, Occasional weekends
Shift Includes: Days, Evenings
Employee Classification: This is a Career Appointment
Job End Date: None
Job Code Classification: [005659] SUSTAIN OFCR 3
Location: UC Santa Cruz Campus, Kerr Hall
Union Representation: Non-represented
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| 40%: SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT - Manages the implementation of goals, strategies and actions related to Materials Management & Food Systems of the Campus Sustainability Plan, with a focus on zero waste, procurement, health/wellness, as well as diversity and inclusion.
- Provides expertise, strategic guidance and support to operational units and academic divisions working towards the achievement of sustainability goals.
- Identifies opportunities for innovation and increased educational efforts to support diversity, social justice, equity, as well as multi-culturally relevant and inclusive sustainability programs.
- Develops strong working relationships to support ongoing partnerships and effective co-programming with key operational, academic and student support units across campus.
- Supports relevant sustainability events and co-develops program content to support the annual Sustainability & Social Justice Inter-Organizational Retreat, Employee Sustainability Certificate program, campus-wide Sustainability Lunch & Learns and other one-off programs as needed.
- Represents the Santa Cruz campus at the University of California systemwide level by participating in relevant committees and working groups.
- Responds to campus and community requests for information, data, committee representation, course guest lectures and educational presentations/workshops as appropriate.
- Updates communication, outreach, social media and website content for relevant programs as needed.
30%: STUDENT SUPERVISION AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT - Engages with students collaboratively on various projects to support student leadership and initiative in sustainability on campus.
- Directly supervises 6-10 student employees working on a variety of programs to support greener business practices for campus departments and offices, zero waste, health/wellness, food, and inclusive sustainability, including peer-to-peer student educators in on-campus housing.
- In collaboration with the Sustainability Office staff team, coordinates annual student team development, orientation and training efforts.
- Prioritizes ongoing feedback, learning and professional skills development for student employees and interns.
- Oversees modest programming budget for student employees.
20%: POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, PLANNING AND REPORTING - Supports implementation and annual reporting efforts for the UC systemwide Sustainable Practices Policy.
- Under the direction of the Sustainability Director, works collaboratively on policy development for diversity in sustainability at the UC systemwide and UCSC campus levels.
- In conjunction with the Sustainability Office staff team, supports periodic planning efforts and ongoing implementation of annual priorities identified through the UCSC Campus Sustainability Plan.
- Periodically provides accountability reporting to assess environmental impacts, cost-effectiveness and progress toward goals for various operational, academic, diversity and social equity topics for AASHE-STARS.
10%: GENERAL CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT AND MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED - Works collaboratively as a member of the Sustainability Office staff and student team.
- Represents the Sustainability Office at relevant campus and community events as needed.
- Supports relevant sustainability marketing campaigns and communication strategies.
- Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities at the campus and UC system wide level.
- Advances special projects as needed at the direction of the Sustainability Director.
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| Required Qualifications |
| - Education: Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent experience / training in environmental science, management, or policy; architecture; engineering; or public health.
- Thorough knowledge of sustainability concepts and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the area of social equity, social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
- Supervisory skills to hire, train, assign work, motivate and manage performance to ensure an engaged and effective team of student employees.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and inter-departmental partnerships within a team environment.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to develop relevant educational materials and breakdown technical concepts to make effective presentations to small and large groups.
- Organizational abilities to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work setting.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
| - Education: Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficient Spanish writing, reading and speaking skills.
- Experience implementing sustainability policies and practices within a university setting.
- Skill in promoting, planning and implementing multi-culturally relevant and inclusive sustainability focused practices.
- Knowledge of and experience with effective educational techniques and learning tools for adult learners.
- Experience collaborating with faculty and/or graduate students on academic research.
- Experience working with traditional college-aged students.
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| Special Conditions |
| - Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Must have a valid license to drive in the state of California.
- Ability to occasionally work outside of the regularly scheduled business hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel in order to pursue professional development opportunities as well as represent UCSC sustainability programs at UCOP, other UC campuses, at conferences, public events, etc.
- Requirement to participate in the Employee Sustainability Certificate Program through the Sustainability Office within the first year of employment.
- Requirement to participate in the Staff Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program through the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the first two years of employment.
- Stay up to date with all required UC compliance trainings.
- Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5
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