Associate Vice President, Energy and Sustainability

~ The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. ~

The University of California Office of the President is the corporate headquarters to the ten campuses, five medical centers and three Department of Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. 

Position Overview

Provides visionary leadership and strategic planning to continue and expand the University of California's leadership role in energy and sustainability. Serves as an executive-level ambassador to other OP divisions and departments and to campus executives on behalf of the Energy and Sustainability units. 

Responsibilities  

• Working collaboratively with the 10 UC campuses and 5 medical centers, develops system-wide strategies for energy procurement and efficient utilization;

• Mitigates price risk for energy purchases for the University; Explores avenues for achieving the University's climate neutrality and other sustainability goals, manages the impact of carbon obligations;

• Continues development of the University's sustainability programs throughout all relevant operational and academic areas; provides pertinent legislative and regulatory advice and represents UC's interests at the State and Federal level; Interacts with energy market groups including utilities and service providers;

• Develops and monitors energy efficiency programs consistent with UC's sustainable practices and policy goals;

• Creates collaborative opportunities with UC campus and medical center representatives from capital programs, real estate, planning, facilities services, transportation, procurement and other constituencies to engage in cross-functional planning, problem-solving and innovation that will lead to UC's continued status as a national leader in the fields of energy and sustainability; 

• Creates and manages large complex system-wide energy and sustainability programs and policies through subordinate managers;

• Collaborates with the Division of the Chief Finance Officer as well as campus and medical center leadership to establish energy- and sustainability-related strategies and goals; and

• Establishes professional and contractual relationships with sustainability leaders, energy providers, utilities, industry leaders/ peers, and State and Federal entities. 

Qualifications  

Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• Engineering, Sciences, Business and/or Management desired.
• Sustainability emphasis desired (i.e., sustainability-oriented degree programs).
• 5 - 10 years experience in energy.
• 5 - 10 years experience in sustainable practices/policies. 
• 5 - 10 years in an energy sales and or commodity product structuring role desirable.
• 5 - 10 years people management and/or account management experience.
• Demonstrated deep energy industry knowledge and experience including: energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, energy utilities, sustainability, climate action, energy contracting and wholesale electricity markets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of sustainable practices and programs including renewable energy and other non-carbon sources of electricity.
• In-depth knowledge of requirements/regulations of an Energy Service Provider.
• Strong technical utility/ energy background with the ability to use commodities markets and futures to hedge UC's fuel and energy needs including working knowledge of CAISO and CPUC.
• Sound financial management expertise including: Ability to develop financing scenarios for energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure; including related maintenance initiatives.
• Ability to drive energy and fuel acquisition plans and implement procurement strategies across the business. 
• Ability to leverage commodity market knowledge to structure energy products that deliver energy and fuel at the lowest possible rates while managing risk.
• Knowledge of Biogas Development, including: Real Estate development experience/knowledge, design, construction and facility operation knowledge, Contracting related to design, construction, operations and real estate, Strong negotiations skills, working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and UC Policy. 
• Carbon Compliance experience including: Full understanding of CARB and carbon allowance and off-set markets, a pulse on future direction of applicable regulations and facilitation of campus positions regarding carbon.
• Equity Program Funding experience including: in-depth knowledge of potential funding sources, ability/knowledge to present comprehensive plan to demonstrate University's need over other competing interest.
• Strong oral, written and formal presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex and technical ideas in a simple way. Able to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization and to outside stakeholders and business partners. 
• Ability to work effectively within a political environment including the ability to use diplomacy and interpersonal skills to manage both internal and external resources to drive towards accomplishment of strategic goals. 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and as proactive trusted advisor /thought leader.
• Highly collaborative, must be able to develop rapport with inside personnel and outside vendors/ partners. Able to influence across the organization at multiple levels. Able to work effectively with teams as well as independently.
• Proven experience in program and project management, including ability to provide direction, understand resource needs and successfully drive results working with direct reports and dotted line and/or internal or external resources. 
• Positively motivates others to accomplish individual and corporate goals; provides honest feedback in a constructive way.
• Self-motivated, assumes personal accountability for results and performance. 
• Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to track and manage multiple, large, complex energy and sustainability initiatives across the system.
• Experience working with a governing board. 

Preferred: 

• Past experience with natural gas procurement preferred.

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