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Director of Sustainability

Lensa
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
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Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Director of Sustainability

Posting Summary

Provide strategic leadership in all areas of sustainability at UVM including development and implementation of the campus wide Comprehensive Sustainability Plan ( CSP ). Provide leadership in supervision and direction of the Office of Sustainability staff as well as budget and financial oversight. Collaborate with the University Controller in leading the Socially Responsible Investing Advisory Council ( SRIAC ) as well as oversight of the Sustainability Campus Fund. Coordinate communications regarding sustainability on campus, interpret related policies and regulations, and ensure compliance. Oversee the gathering and reporting of all data related to sustainability initiatives, alternative energy, energy usage, and carbon emissions, as well as STARS reporting and goals, and coordinate strategic goals with other University partners.

Reports to the Executive Director of Facilities Management and collaborates extensively with the Vice President for Finance and Administration to elevate the University’s national profile as a leader in sustainability and environmental innovation.

Minimum Qualifications (or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience)

Master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, environment studies or related field with six to eight years of related experience to include associated budget oversight required. Demonstrated experience in overall management of sustainability planning and implementation of energy efficiency programs required. Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative, decision-making environment, including direct experience interacting with executive management, on a regular basis required. Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently required. Effective communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills required. Ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and to make constructive policy recommendations required. Management experience supervising professionals required. Ability to use various software and technology, including financial software required. Proven and effective project management skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range 100,000-120,000

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 11/25/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Sustainability MG4 X

Posting Number S5404PO

Department Office of Sustainability/11110

Position Number 00025512

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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  • Resume
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Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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