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Facilities Management/Sustainability
We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Join our team of dedicated skilled trades staff members!
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| Position Overview: |
Facilities Management within UMBC is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator, who will facilitate the day-to-day operations of the university’s sustainability and climate action efforts.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.
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| Responsibilities: |
Specific responsibilities include:
- Assist UMBC's Office of Sustainability with the administration, coordination, development, outreach and planning of the University's sustainability efforts. With oversight from the Assistant Director, lead multiple campus-wide initiatives. This will include, but not be limited to, the campus composting and recycling programs, invasive species management, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and other campus projects. Successful implementation will require coordination with various departments on campus and with students, faculty, and staff.
- Organize and implement, with oversight from the Assistant Director of Sustainability, sustainability enrichment activities for students, faculty and staff, various departments, and the campus community, including but not limited to career panel events, volunteering events, and community-outreach.
Supervise and train student staff, including student employees, interns and student Eco-Ambassadors.
- Manage the process for hiring and maintaining the paid status of these workers.
- Responsible for campus outreach, including maintaining the online presence of the Office of Sustainability, including the website, social media, the Office of Sustainability newsletter, promoting and presenting at tabling events, attending meetings and other ways to promote the Office of Sustainability.
- Assist with the Climate Action Planning process and assist the coordination of associated working groups and committees including making room arrangements and sending invitations and agendas.
- Facilitate the flow of information with Climate Action Plan stakeholders to ensure follow-up on action items.
- Participate in and maintain a record of associated meetings.
- Investigate best practices in campus environmental sustainability at other institutions and make recommendations for UMBC to improve its programs.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably related to the core functions of the position
- One year facilitating sustainability programs in a student or professional capacity (entry level candidates may also be considered)
- Must demonstrate ability to:
- Assess sustainability programs and apply practical solutions
- Drive progress forward on concurrent projects
- Perform campus outreach, garner participation and lead volunteers/student workforce
- Design engaging promotional materials
- Collect, analyze, and present data in a variety of formats
- Write and persuade effectively
- Speak in front of diverse audiences across campus levels, including students and administrators
- Effectively use spreadsheet, word processing, design (Canva or similar) and presentation software
- Valid Driver's License
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- One or more years of progressive experience facilitating sustainability programs for a large, complex organization
- Experience in higher education
- One or more of the following:
- LEED Green Associate (GA)
- ISSP Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA)
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)
- Other environmental or sustainability-focused certifications
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $57,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization: |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |