University of Colorado Boulder · 5 days ago
Student Support & Engagement Program Manager – Buckley Center for Sustainability Education
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is launching the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education, and they are seeking a Student Support & Engagement Program Manager to develop student experiences in sustainability. The PM will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support sustainability-focused activities and initiatives across the campus.
Universities
Responsibilities
Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to develop and support sustainability-focused student internships and project-based learning from logistics to co-envisioning
Partnering with the FAD and entire BCSE team to support the SPIKE Student Scholars
Partnering with the FAD to design and report on the ways student voices are imagining the value of this new initiative on campus
Providing undergraduate and graduate student opportunities to be heard and supported on their sustainability education paths
Identifying and creating ways to amplify the voices of students who care about sustainability
Tracking and evaluating student contributions to BCSE, campus, and beyond
Co-creating sustainability educational content to showcase student experiences and work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (environmental studies, environmental design, climate science, environmental or climate communication)
5 years of professional job related experience
Commitment to equitable and inclusive approaches, a kind spirit towards the work, and a willingness to explore blind spots and continue growing in ethical partnership
Extensive experience in climate and sustainability education, including collaboration with local and national networks
Pedagogical experience, particularly applied and/or experiential education
Spirit of curiosity and joy engaging with students of all fields, willingness to play and explore in the co-creation of relevant and emergent student engagement, someone who truly enjoys co-creating with students
Tolerance for non-hierarchical planning built on consensus building, slower than business-as-usual, moving at the speed of trust, messy at times before clarity and order find their way, improvements made through collective reflection on consecutive iterations
Experience in program coordination, partner collaboration, and monitoring/evaluation practices
Strong facilitation skills, with experience designing and facilitating workshops, conversations, and public events
Ability to work closely with educators, students, sustainability and climate education providers and national education leaders
Excellent writing, communication and time management skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Master's or PhD in relevant field (environmental studies, environmental design, climate science, environmental or climate communication)
Experience working with educators, students, and campus staff, as well as national climate education groups and networks
Experience and extensive knowledge of sustainability, science training, and climate change education
Knowledge of the sustainability education community at CU, in Colorado, and nationally
Familiarity with CU Boulder's sustainability, environment and climate change initiatives
Experience in co-designing curriculum and teaching resources with educators
Experience with inclusive pedagogy and equity assessment
Background in building community-based networks and supporting transdisciplinary partnerships
Consistent track record of developing and delivering professional development for educators
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
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