Job Summary

Under the oversight of the Senior Director of Energy, Utilities & Sustainability, the Senior Sustainability Program Lead leads campus sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting, and champions efforts to align sustainability goals with organizational capacity across divisions and departments. The Senior Sustainability Program Lead oversees campus reporting for the AASHE STARS rating program and collaborates with FD&O leadership to analyze performance, develop measurement strategies, and recommend interventions to advance sustainability goals. Working with campus leadership, the incumbent supports sustainability planning, engagement, and the development of administrative directives, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with evolving sustainability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead campus-wide sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting to demonstrate compliance with CSU policy, regulatory requirements, and institutional goals.
• Oversee and manage SJSU’s AASHE STARS certification process, including data submission, credit improvement strategies, and coordination across all five functional areas.
• Develop sustainability performance metrics, conduct in-depth analysis, and present strategic recommendations to FD&O and campus leadership
• Prepare and publish recurring and special sustainability reports, including bi-annual campus sustainability reports and Chancellor’s Office submissions
• Plan and implement sustainability initiatives integrating environmental, economic, and equity principles across campus operations and capital projects
• Serve as the primary campus liaison for sustainability programs, representing SJSU to internal stakeholders, the CSU system, regulatory agencies, and external organizations
• Identify funding, grant, and incentive opportunities to advance sustainability, carbon reduction, and climate resilience initiatives