The Student Sustainability Program Director directs the signature student facing programs within the Office of Planning, Sustainability, and Project Management. This position is integral in developing and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with UIC students. This role is responsible for managing the Sustainability Internship and Sustainability Fee Programs. The Program Director recruits students to the program and advises them. They promote and solicit proposals for the Sustainability Fee.  Administers the dispersal of funds to students and/or student groups. Coordinates student projects. 

Sustainability Internship Program (SIP): Directs the Sustainability Internship Program. Recruits mentors and students. Designs internship descriptions. Directs the structure, logistics and scheduling of the program. Provides instruction and support for US/PUBH390 Sustainability Internship course and summer intern seminar. Develops promotional material, procedures, and policies for the program. Creates content for website. Maintains professional and technical knowledge in the field of education for sustainability.

Oversees recruitment of students through outreach to students, student organizations, and classes on campus.  This includes formal presentations and tours about SIP, Student Sustainability Fee, and the other sustainability programs.  Directs advising and education to the Eco-Educator student group and student interns on professional student development in sustainability (conferences, graduate school, funding). Supports student success (retention and graduation). Coordinates the student hiring process with the assigned unit HR staff. Approves timesheets for student employees.

Project Management: Coordinates with selected students and departments on the implementation of their sustainability fee projects. Coaches students on how to increase the sustainable elements of each project. Guides students in how to navigate a complex organizational system (UIC) and develops their project management skills. Acts a primary liaison to campus, agencies, administrators, and external vendors to ensure successful completion of projects.

Sustainability Fee project development: Markets Sustainability Fee to students and specific courses/faculty - updates website content, drafts social media messages, and email. Manages student application process. Recruits members for and works with Sustainability Fee Advisory Board to review and select applications. Develops procedures and policies for the program.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor and Director of Sustainability, develops the Sustainability Fee budget and monitors each project’s budget. Reviews and reconciles monthly expense reports. Complies with University rules and regulations for management of finances. Works with partner organizations to fulfill the Sustainability Fee’s goals.

Liaises and provides support to the Education and Research Subcommittee of the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy. Develops initiatives to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum such as the Teaching Sustainability Initiative. 

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental or sustainability science or closely related fields of study.
2. A total of three (3) years (36 months) experience within Sustainability Programs.
3. Demonstrated experience developing, designing and implementing sustainability programs within educational institutions or non-profits.

Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1 year) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of students
• Work effectively with faculty and staff across multiple disciplines
• Knowledge of principles and methods for sustainability curriculum and/or cocurricular programs

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to mbargans@uic.edu

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 5/17/2021. 

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.