Director of Sustainability

Position Summary

The Director of Sustainability serves as the strategic leader for advancing the University's commitment to environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable operations. This role develops and implements initiatives that integrate sustainability into campus operations, academics, student life, and community engagement. Reporting to the AVP for Facilities Management, the Director builds partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders to position the institution as a leader in sustainable higher education.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Policy, Public Administration, Business, or a related field (Bachelor's degree with significant experience considered).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Sustainability Tracking. Assessment & Rating Systems, climate action planning, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Demonstrated success leading complex sustainability initiatives in higher education, large K-12 public schools, independent schools, nonprofit, corporate, or government settings.
• Excellent communication, consensus-building, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AASHE STARS reporting, climate neutrality planning, or similar frameworks.
• Proven ability to secure grants and external funding.
• Supervisory experience managing professional staff and student workers.

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $115,100 to $129,000

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.