Sustainability Manager

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is accepting applications for a Sustainability Manager. The Sustainability Manager serves as the campus-wide sustainability lead, coordinating sustainability planning, implementation, reporting, and engagement across academic, research, administrative, and operational units. The position advances institutional goals related to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, emissions tracking, carbon neutrality, sustainable transportation, and climate resilience.

• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of university-wide sustainability programs and initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.
• Translate sustainability goals into actionable plans, institutional standards, and measurable outcomes related to energy, water, waste, and emissions.
• Coordinate sustainability planning and reporting activities with other campus units to improve transparency, consistency, and accountability.
• Develop and maintain sustainability metrics, key performance indicators, and reporting protocols; lead submissions to external sustainability frameworks (e.g., STARS).
• Compile, analyze, validate, and present sustainability data and reports for university leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue external funding opportunities, including state, federal, and private grants, to support sustainability initiatives.
• Design and implement sustainability support programs that promote efficiency, innovation, and participation across campus units.
• Support waste minimization, recycling, hazardous materials reduction, and resource conservation efforts through program development and coordination.
• Collaborate with academic and research units to support sustainability integration into curriculum, research, and applied learning opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate sustainability communications, outreach activities, and campus-wide engagement events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations to advance shared sustainability goals.
• Monitor emerging sustainability best practices and recommend improvements to institutional programs and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional experience, or
• Master’s degree and two (2) years of related professional experience

• Experience coordinating a sustainability program or set of initiatives within a complex organization (e.g., university, government agency, large institution, or multi‑unit organization).
• Experience supporting or leading implementation of sustainability strategies or action plans that produced measurable outcomes in areas such as carbon neutrality, zero waste, energy or water conservation, climate resilience, or sustainable transportation.
• Project or program management experience involving strategic planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination.

• Experience coordinating collaboration among operational, academic, or community partners to advance sustainability initiatives.
• Experience using sustainability data and reporting tools (e.g., STARS, SIMAP, Energy Star Portfolio Manager).
• Experience applying sustainability frameworks in the built environment (e.g., LEED, Envision, or Living Building Challenge).

• Occasional evenings and weekends required in support of the operational schedule.
• May require travel on a limited basis.
• May require participation in regional or national conferences, site visits, or peer benchmarking trips in support of the university’s sustainability initiatives.

Administrative Faculty
- C. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Salary schedules can be viewed on the university website.

The retirement plan offers a 19.25% contribution matched by the university. Eligible employees on annual “A” or “B” contracts who are employed at least 50% full‑time receive 100% vested status on the first day.

• Health insurance options including dental and…