Sustainability Coordinator

~ One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. ~

Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country.

CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students and seventh in bachelor's degrees to Latino students, serves the 13th largest Jewish student population, and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university.

The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Energy and Sustainability Coordinator provides administrative and technical support to the Director of Energy and Sustainability and plays a supporting role to the campus Energy Manager.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent assists the Energy Management unit with administrative and strategic program support in a wide range of energy and sustainability initiatives having a broad impact on Facilities and the University.
• Performs research, development, implementation, and oversight of energy and water conservation projects.
• Assists with: recycling and waste reduction programs, educational outreach and behavioral change initiatives, incentive and rebate processing.
• Processes invoices and recharge billing; tracks and reports sustainability and greenhouse gas; plans and coordinates climate actions.
• Monitors sustainability rating and certification of buildings and/or the campus.
• Plans and coordinates sustainability events.
• Organizes support of Campus as a Living Lab projects.
• Is responsible for and public relations, and marketing of campus sustainability efforts.
• Interfaces with utility representatives, Physical Plant and Facilities Planning representatives, consultants, contractors, campus auxiliary organizations, students, faculty, staff, and administrators; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, Business or other related field.
• Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for required education, on a year for year basis.
• Equivalent to 2 years of full-time, technical, analytical, or administrative experience, preferably in the field of sustainability and/or energy management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of sustainability certification programs and rating systems related to facilities operations and development including: USGBC LEED and AASHE STARS.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of engineering units related to power, energy, flow, and volume; ability to perform unit conversions.
• Ability and specialized skills to: interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures; perform basic research and statistical analysis; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistics; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: work in a team environment; interact and communicate in an effective, dependable, tactful and diplomatic manner; work independently under general supervision; work well under pressure of deadlines and deal with frequent interruptions in a fast paced environment in a pleasant, professional and efficient manner.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, database, email, calendaring, presentation, web design, graphics software and thorough knowledge of spreadsheets; ability to create, troubleshoot, and modify advanced equations, pivot tables, charts and graphs.
• Strong math skills and ability to perform accurate computations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Compensation:  $3288 - $5695 per month. The anticipated hiring range: $3288 - $4466, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The university offers an excellent benefits package. 

Additional Information

General Information:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student population as well as a commitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment.