Senior Director, Sustainability

The University of Notre Dame (ND) is accepting applications for a Senior Director, Sustainability.

Applications will be accepted until 1/5/2022.

The University of Notre Dame strives to be a leader in sustainable operations, education and research, and a role model for responsible citizenship. Notre Dame recognizes its responsibility to conserve the natural environment while promoting long-term economic and social justice for all members of society and works to foster a pervasive focus on the connection between environmental stewardship and the Common Good.

What makes Notre Dame special? The amazing people on our team often cite the great work culture, the distinctive mission, the opportunity to build a career, and comprehensive best-in-class benefits, including a variety of educational benefits for employees, their spouses, and children. ((please use the apply button below))
Please join our team!
We need a passionate, knowledgeable, collaborative driver of change to lead our Office of Sustainability and to make a significant impact within our University and our broader community.

What does this role do?

• Lead a talented and dedicated team of 3-4 sustainability professionals by providing direction, feedback, support and opportunities for professional growth. Ensure staff members have the required level of experience and expertise to address key topics and issues. Provide support to the team in directing the work of several student interns, ensuring their work supports progress towards goals set out in our Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy.
• Lead the campus-wide work relative to the University Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy, which is grounded in catholic social teaching; ensure engagement from all facets of campus (faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students); lead the work of the Standing Committee and small working groups to ensure goals are updated routinely and progress is achieved. Report out to executive leadership regarding progress and provide recommendations for future actions.
• Provide Sustainability content and subject matter expertise to leadership and campus partners to guide action plans and tactics to achieve progress toward the University’s sustainability targets / goals.
• Lead the Sustainability team in developing new programs and initiatives to meet operational goals and to constantly increase campus constituent engagement in sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Create and nurture partnerships within Notre Dame and with external entities (surrounding community, University partners, etc.) to drive progress towards targets/goals.
• Lead projects and initiatives as needed.

What qualities will make you successful in this role?

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to carbon and waste reduction — to caring for our common home
• Compassionate leadership
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Curiosity to find solutions to complex problems
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Accountability
• Ability to drive change

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with advanced certification in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Management/Studies/Science, or a related field.

Seven or more years professional (non-internship) experience, including at least two years in sustainability or environmental programs. Experience working with and facilitating diverse groups to create specific action plans. Deep knowledge of sustainability topics and best practices. Ability to track and measure progress and represent in written and graphical manner. Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. Excellent research, writing and communication skills, project management, partnership building, and ability to work individually and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Sustainability or a related field.
Experience in a higher education work environment.
Experience implementing sustainability methods and practices in a business, non-profit or educational setting.
Experience identifying and pursuing grant funding, rebate programs, or other savings programs.
Experience in project management and partnership building.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at (please use the apply button below).

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at (please use the apply button below) to Job # S221102. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit (please use the apply button below). The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.