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Assistant University Sustainability Director

Position Number: 6776760
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Assistant University Sustainability Director

Posting Number: SP005111P
Division/College: President's Area
Department: President's Office
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Assistant University Sustainability Director (AUSD) supports the University of Idaho Sustainability Director in the advancement of strategies, initiatives, and goals related to environmental sustainability at the University of Idaho. The AUSD will aid in the development, implementation, and tracking of programs that advance the universitys sustainability goals. This position is responsible for establishing communication and data collection between university entities to assist with the completion of an annual STARS report, The Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, the annual greenhouse gas inventory, the Water Conservation and Management Plan, Tree Campus certification, as well as other sustainability projects as assigned by the Director. This position reports to the University of Idaho Sustainability Director.

Duties may include:

Assist with development and implementation of campus sustainability programs and initiatives
Collect, verify, and organize data for sustainability reporting and accreditation
Support preparation of annual STARS and greenhouse gas inventory reports
Contribute to Carnegie Classification and Tree Campus certification efforts
Coordinate communication with campus partners and promote sustainability initiatives
Provide support on additional projects assigned by the Sustainability Director
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Four years managing sustainability projects or initiatives
Tracking and reporting for the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Educations (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) program
Tracking and reporting for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
Using SIMAP to conduct greenhouse gas inventories

Required Education:

PhD in sustainability, environmental science, or related field.

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Knowledge of:

The University of Idahos current sustainability practices and goals
Environmental sustainability

Ability to:

Implement initiatives to promote behavioral change related to sustainability
Maintain good working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community partners

Experience:

Utilizing spreadsheet and database programs, website design, and social media applications
Communicating clearly in writing and via public presentations
Managing multiple projects at once
Working with a university facilities department

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to carry, lift or otherwise move up to 30 pounds

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $70,000 annually
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/08/2025
Closing Date: 12/22/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Rebecca Ball at rball@uidaho.edu

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50256

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.