Sustainability Coordinator

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Sustainability Coordinator Department:

Administration and Planning | FOD Operations Sustainability The Sustainability Coordinator supports the university’s sustainability goals through program coordination, data analysis, project management, and campus engagement. This role works across academic and operational units to advance resource stewardship, improve environmental outcomes, and promote a culture of sustainability.

Key Responsibilities Student & Staff Engagement Lead employee sustainability initiatives, including Green Teams and Green Buckeye Certification . Partner with departments, laboratories, and operational units to encourage sustainable practices.

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate student participants.

Track participation, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities to increase engagement.

Coordinate the Campus as a Living Lab program, connecting students, faculty, researchers, and staff on applied sustainability projects to support development through hands-on learning.

Data & Reporting Collect, validate, analyze, and manage sustainability and resource stewardship data to develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Support sustainability reporting, benchmarking, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Project Management & Collaboration Manage sustainability projects, research studies, and pilot programs that support university resource stewardship goals.

Coordinate working groups, facilitate meetings, and provide technical guidance to campus partners.

Identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

Planning & Innovation Assist with sustainable design and construction standards, project reviews, and design/construction planning processes.

Research emerging sustainability trends, technologies, policies, and best practices.

Support the integration of sustainability principles into campus planning, design, construction, and operations.

Qualifications Required Skills & Experience Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to support decision-making.

Ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborate across departments.

Commitment to advancing sustainability and resource stewardship initiatives.

Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a collaborative, self-motivated professional who excels at problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. They are passionate about sustainability and can effectively translate ideas into projects and measurable results that support the university's environmental and operational goals.

Minimum

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience required.

Preferred Qualifications Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in sustainability, environmental reporting, resource stewardship, facilities management, energy management, community engagement, or a related field.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while working both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Experience collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and…