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Sustainability Manager

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

May 08, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	PROGRAM MANAGER
Position Number	8102517
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Location Code	SCH OF ENVIRO SUSTAINABILITY (03250A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Sustainability Manager - This position works with the Director of the Office of Sustainability to advance a campus-wide culture of sustainability and social justice for Loyola University Chicago. Specific responsibilities are serving as a point of contact for sustainability at Loyola's Water Tower and Health Sciences Campuses, overseeing outreach and engagement on sustainability topics, advising and mentoring students and student organizations, and managing student workers or interns. These roles take roughly 60% of this position's time, including direct work and student oversight. The other 40% is spread across many areas including supporting faculty and student research projects, advising student, staff, or faculty sustainability efforts, coordinating events and committees, supporting on-campus and off-campus partnerships, working on the individual and systematic advancement of Loyola's sustainability goals and other initiatives as they arise. A successful candidate will be committed to integrating students into this process while maintaining a professional and positive approach to projects and programs. They will also be open to supporting academic and scholarly efforts that align with campus sustainability initiatives, including 'Campus as a Living Laboratory' and 'Sustainability Across the Curriculum'. The ability to present publicly to students, staff, faculty, and visitors will be important, as the engagement and outreach of Loyola's sustainability initiatives are critical. Candidates from underrepresented identities are highly encouraged to apply as we work to address environmental injustice and societal inequities through our work. Time Commitment: 25% Point of contact for Water Tower and Health Sciences Campuses 25% Outreach and Engagement including events, newsletter, web and other platforms 10% Student Engagement / Mentoring 10% Student Intern / Worker Oversight 10% Campus Sustainability Committees, Projects, Programs 10% Administrative 10% Partnerships and new opportunities Duties and Responsibilities Internal Consultant: Develops relationships with LUC and community stakeholders to advance the sustainability elements of the University's Strategic Plan toward Carbon Neutrality. Transportation: promotes the reduction of single occupancy vehicle usage; promotes campus bike programs. Lead Bicycle Friendly University certification submissions with the American League of Bicyclists Waste Reduction: Oversee all Zero Waste Programs including recycling, composting, and source reduction programs and activities. Manage institutional waste tracking and communications with waste hauler, advise LUC Facilities Department on hauler contract negotiations Food Sustainability: Engage embedded Loyola vendors, Facilities, and the community to meet sustainability goals, promote sustainability such as sourcing, efficiency, waste reduction; composting; etc. Sustainability Tracking: Co-lead AASHE STARS submission on behalf of the university & co-manage the annual university greenhouse gas inventory data collection and reporting process and track progress towards the LUC Climate Action Plan Student Engagement: Collaborates with student-oriented departments such as Student Development and Residence Life in the development of programs including orientation, living/learning communities, professional development, and commencement. Student Supervision and Mentorship: Oversee ~10-15 undergraduate and graduate interns working on sustainability engagement and outreach, zero waste programs, and data tracking. Program Delivery: Develops and manages programs and co-curricular activities that support the University's sustainability efforts including Think Green and Give; Bike Commuter Challenge, and sustainable procurement. Campus Resource: Mobilizes and coordinates student and community volunteers who participate in environmental sustainability programs/activities and special events. Assists undergraduate students and student groups in pursuing environmental academic and leadership experiences and projects serving as mentor and advisor. External Engagement: Gives public talks, and engages with diverse university audiences to share information and heighten awareness. Creates and distributes communication materials about sustainability to a diversity of internal and external audiences. Builds new relationships and fosters existing relationships with local and regional partners. Communications and Marketing: Manage Office of Sustainability communications including email newsletters, websites, webinars, guest lectures, and resources. Occasional guest lectures on sustainability topics. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Three to five years of related work experience is required. List any certificates, credentials, or licenses required to perform the duties of this position. None are required, but certificates in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, agriculture, landscaping, or other sustainability skills are preferred. Strategic Energy Management, International Society of Sustainability Professionals, LEED, WELL, True, and other specific certifications are recognized. Computer Skills: Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint and One Drive An adept user of internet, Zoom, Google Suite, MS One Drive, Sharepoint & Teams, e-mail and other office automation systems. Experience with graphics design/communications tools such as Adobe Illustrator, MS Publisher or other tools will be considered. Experience with social media platforms towards institutional communications. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse community of faculty and staff employees, graduate and undergraduate students, and external community institutions. Must be self-directed, motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently or collaborate with others on projects and programs. Must maintain a professional approach, exercise objective judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to mentor interns and other students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Demonstrated experience valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. About the Office of Sustainability Loyola's Office of Sustainability supports the University in achieving our mission of social justice through education. Based in the School of Environmental Sustainability, we seek to support the student experience while being of service to our community and the communities in which our campuses are based. We develop and implement annual sustainability plans working towards Loyola's Climate Action Plan, the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Report, and the University's Strategic Plan. Serving all campuses, departments and schools, we seek to achieve the vision of 'One Loyola' developing transdisciplinary initiatives to solve complex social and environmental problems. For a full list of Loyola's sustainability commitments and recognitions, please visit this page. For an overview of Loyola's approach to sustainability, please visit this page.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's degree in related field; master's degree strongly preferred. At least three to five years of related experience and/or training.
Qualifications	Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Three to five years of related work experience. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong inter-personal skills to work with a diverse community of faculty and staff employees, graduate and undergraduate students, and external community institutions. Must be self-directed, motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently or collaborate with others on projects and programs. Must maintain a professional approach, exercise objective judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to mentor interns and other students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Demonstrated experience valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	None required, but certificates in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, agriculture, landscaping or other sustainability skills are preferred. Strategic Energy Management, International Society of Sustainability Professionals, LEED, WELL, True, and other specific certifications are recognized.
Computer Skills	Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint and One Drive An adept user of the internet, Zoom, Google Meets, MS Teams, e-mail, and other office automation systems. Experience with graphics design/communications tools such as Adobe Illustrator, MS Publisher, or other tools will be considered. Experience with social media platforms towards institutional communications.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	05/08/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$69,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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