Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Sustainability Program Coordinator (SPC) to join the Ursinus College Office of Sustainability (OS). The SPC will collaborate with other OS staff to create/maintain cohesive programming across all levels of the College. He or she will coordinate existing campus-wide sustainability initiatives involving students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and foster a culture of sustainability across the campus. The SPC will be responsible for facilitating student involvement in sustainability initiatives including coordinating volunteers, classes, and student groups; developing new sustainability initiatives in conjunction with faculty, staff, and administrators; facilitating growth of projects initiated by faculty and students; overseeing administrative and logistical details of ongoing programs and projects; promoting OS programming internally and externally including, but not limited to, the development of written material and attendance at meetings and conferences; and providing advice and support to students, student groups, and the campus community on sustainability issues.
Qualified applicants should have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or related interdisciplinary field;
- Three to five years’ professional experience working on sustainability initiatives, preferably in a higher education setting;
- Professional experience overseeing undergraduate or graduate students;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively without daily supervision, and to coordinate and lead multiple complex sustainability programs simultaneously involving a large number of diverse participants; and
- A willingness to work outside of regular office hours as necessary to support student initiatives.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to the Human Resources Office via email to hr@ursinus.edu. Cover letter should be specific in describing relevant experience and abilities. For information about the Office of Sustainability at Ursinus College, please see www.ursinus.edu/UCGreen. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Ursinus College is an AA/EO employer. In keeping with the College’s historic commitment to equality, women, men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.