What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Sustainability position at Rice University?
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About Rice :
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary :
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director for Sustainability, the Assistant Director for Sustainability will play a critical role in advancing Rice’s sustainability efforts. The primary focus areas of the Assistant Director will be leadership of targeted initiatives, support for Living Lab programs, outreach, assessment, and management of all student employees. The Assistant Director will provide support to the Senior Executive Director, including related to strategy development, and at times will act on the Senior Executive Director’s behalf. The Assistant Director will work closely with various campus colleagues and students, helping foster a culture of sustainability at Rice.
Ideal Candidate Statement :
The ideal candidate is a fully qualified self-starter with an innovative mindset, a passion for helping create a more sustainable world, and a positive attitude and professional demeanor. The ideal candidate will be able to cultivate meaningful relationships while simultaneously coordinating multiple projects and initiatives to help make Rice a recognized leader in sustainability.
Workplace Requirements :
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person within the Office of Sustainability. Per , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range : $65,000 – $68,000 / annually
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- This position may require the occasional need to work in the evening to support an event or to meet with students
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Salary : $65,000 - $68,000
