Program Coordinator - Sustainability Operations
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, sustainability, resiliency or a related technical field and/or other related specialty is required.
- Ability to obtain a relevant professional certification, such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or another applicable certification.
- Working knowledge of environmental engineering and management, sustainability, or resiliency theory, concepts, performance standards, best practices, and regulations.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to develop engaging and understandable online and in-person presentations, programmatic documents, procedures, and reports.
- Ability to deliver educational and program-specific presentations efficiently, effectively, engagingly, and innovatively.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft and Adobe products, including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Advanced data management, artificial intelligence, analytical, quantitative, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective, respectful working relationships in a service-oriented environment with diverse people, understand their needs and goals, and demonstrate sensitivity, tact, inclusion, and respect for diversity.
- Ability to work effectively with others as a team and understand and appreciate differing perspectives.
- Design, implement, and manage evidence-based sustainable and resilient operational improvements in collaboration with operational units and campus stakeholders to measurably reduce resource use and waste generation.
- Implement and continuously improve High-Performance and Resilient Infrastructure Design Guidelines, and participate in design development for renovation and new construction projects on Nashville and network campuses.
- Expand the Sustainable Labs program to encourage proactive safety, sustainability, and resiliency efforts in the research and innovation community.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve network campus environmental compliance, sustainability, and resiliency programs to meet local requirements related to energy and waste efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and resiliency.
- Track university sustainability and resiliency data for trend and performance analysis, dashboard reporting, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide operational support to sustainability and resiliency programs, collaborating with the sustainability team and university departments on sustainable infrastructure, operations, research and innovation, energy and water efficiency, resource conservation, recycling, composting, and landscaping.
- Support network campuses and collaborate with the environmental compliance team.
- Use artificial intelligence, informatics, metrics, databases, software, and technology to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Travel occasionally to network campuses and facilities across the United States, as needed.
- Adhere to service standards and meet customer and administrative expectations.
- Continuously improve base knowledge and remain current with advances in the field.
- Perform additional job responsibilities as needed.
- A minimum of one year of experience in the candidate's area of expertise or in a university setting is preferred.
- Experience planning and executing multiple tasks and projects to meet objectives and deadlines is strongly preferred.
- Articulate, Oracle, Tableau, web programming, social media, or database skills are a plus.
About the company
Vanderbilt University operates as a private research institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to over 11,000 students. The university functions by integrating classroom instruction with active research initiatives, allowing students and faculty to collaborate on projects across various fields such as information technology, athletics, and the arts. Unlike many large public institutions, Vanderbilt maintains a smaller student body and emphasizes a community-driven environment where diversity of thought and culture is central to the learning process. The university distinguishes itself by operating at a "global crossroads," focusing on a multidisciplinary approach that encourages employees and students to apply their expertise to real-world challenges. Vanderbilt’s goal is to foster a center for growth and discovery where individuals can expand their knowledge and contribute to societal improvements through education and research.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$86.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dare to Grow closed June 30, 2026 with $4.5 billion in gifts.
- FY26 invention disclosures reached 267, up 16 percent year over year.
- Christopher Scolese now leads the Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth.
What critics are saying
- Provost C. Cybele Raver departs in October 2026, forcing a national search.
- San Francisco campus launches in 2027 only after regulatory approvals.
- A March 2026 ERISA lawsuit targets Vanderbilt and VUMC retirement oversight.
What makes Vanderbilt University unique
- Vanderbilt opened a New York City campus in August 2026.
- Nashville approved its 40-acre Innovation Neighborhood on September 1, 2026.
- The College of Connected Computing and quantum campus deepen its research moat.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options