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Senior Program Director - Sustainability
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Position Number: 1084655
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

University of Notre Dame

Senior Program Director - Sustainability

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

Applications will be accepted until 10/6/2017.

The Senior Program Director, under the direction of the Sr. Director of Sustainability and Continuous Improvement, is an integral resource in driving progress towards the University's achievement of its goals within the Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy. He/she will provide content/subject matter expertise regarding Sustainability topics, advising and educating campus partners to build a culture that embraces sustainable practices, continuous improvement, and positive change to support Notre Dame's mission. This individual will provide internal consulting services (e.g., change management, deep analysis to support recommended initiatives and changes) to support the progress towards the University Sustainability goals. The Program Director will interface with senior leadership, faculty and students, facilitating and advising working groups to advance and enhance the University Sustainability Strategy. He/she will work with the other members of the Sustainability team to develop, collect and analyze metrics on progress of University sustainability goals. Along with the Sr. Director, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement, and other team members, the Sr. Program Director will provide consistency and overview in deliverance and observation of the Office of Sustainability message, policies and guidelines and be a model of campus sustainability. The Sr. Program Director will work independently and with key administrators, faculty and external partners to create and manage programs to meet sustainability goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree or Bachelors 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:
Experience in a higher education work environment.
Experience identifying and pursuing grant funding, rebate programs, or other savings programs

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!

The 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 others that will enhance our community. 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 http://ND.jobs to Job # S17830. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. 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.