Job Description

The Director of Sustainability is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and management of Radford University's sustainability, energy conservation, and building performance programs. This position develops and advances a comprehensive campus sustainability strategy that supports the university's mission, reduces environmental impacts, improves operational efficiencies, enhances stewardship of resources, and promotes a culture of sustainability across the campus community.

The Director of Sustainability oversees the Energy Manager and Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager and serves as the university's primary leader for sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, utility conservation efforts, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and building performance optimization.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Energy Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; or bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Progressive responsibility experience in sustainability, energy management, environmental stewardship, facilities management, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience leading organizational initiatives and managing professional staff. Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy conservation practices, and building systems. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education facilities or campus sustainability programs. Experience managing utility reduction, energy conservation, or carbon reduction initiatives.

Professional certifications such as: Certified Energy Manager (CEM); LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP); Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA); Certified Facility Manager (CFM); Project Management Professional (PMP).

Experience with Building Automation Systems and energy analytics software. Experience securing grants and managing externally funded sustainability projects.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.