Campus Sustainability Officer

Organize and oversee the implementation and management of a comprehensive university program to promote a culture of sustainability and stewardship of resources with regard to but not limited to: utilities, energy and waste management, consumption, recycling, and facilities planning and construction. Work directly with the university community to assist in the implementation of sustainable practices in both curricular and co-curricular activities within the URI campuses and community. Serve as a campus spokesperson on sustainability issues with internal and external constituencies. Work with the President’s Executive Council to develop and implement campus sustainability strategies by collaborating cross-functionally to develop metrics, gather data, build dashboards, monitor progress, and report internally and externally on sustainability performance and objectives related to the campus strategic plan, climate action plan, or other similar environmental or sustainability planning documents and processes. Lead and/or serve on University Committees to promote sustainable practices on all campuses. Leverage and work within the framework of URI’s Energy Master Plan, assisting the Facilities Group and the University to achieve carbon neutrality goals.