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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 week ago

Curriculum & Sustainability Education Program Manager – Buckley Center for Sustainability Education

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $82K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is launching the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education (BCSE) and is seeking a Curriculum & Sustainability Education Program Manager. The PM will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop sustainability education programs and partnerships, enhancing curriculum-focused activities and advancing university-wide sustainability initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership, faculty, and administrators to coordinate a coherent, campus-wide sustainability portfolio, including supporting strategy development, academic collaborations, student engagement, and operational initiatives

Support the design and implementation of structures that enhance collaboration across CU Boulder colleges, centers, and administrative units

Assist in building and maintaining external partnerships with universities, government agencies, NGOs, corporations, foundations, and multilateral organizations

Provide project management for critical initiatives that position CU Boulder as a hub for sustainability research, education, operations and community engagement and organizations at local, state, and national levels

Generate key performance indicators and track and report progress toward sustainability curriculum goals and initiatives

Collaborate with the BSCE Director of Partnerships and Engagement (DoPE)

Organize/create campus wide sustainability project competitions/conferences that increase student engagement in curriculum

Assist in meeting with employers to create pathways to bringing students employment through project competition

Working with FAD and DoPE as oversight and assistance

Working with DoPE on key performance indicators to track and report progress toward sustainability goals and initiatives

Coordinate with faculty leaders to integrate sustainability into curriculum development and support the growth of sustainability-related academic programs and student opportunities

Support committees and cross-campus groups advancing sustainability and climate justice as well as future focus areas

Help connect sustainability initiatives with CU Boulder’s research strengths, working with institutes such as CIRES, INSTAAR, IBS, and RASEI

Help connect sustainability initiatives with CU Boulder’s performing arts, humanities, and other non-STEM fields

Handle communication and engagement strategies to promote CU Boulder’s sustainability education priorities

Build, support and help maintain relationships with key external partners, including with the City of Boulder and other Colorado communities

Work with FAD and the Buckley Curriculum Ambassadors (BCAs) to coordinate with faculty leaders on academic programs and student opportunities, faculty committees and student organizations

Coordinate with BCAs and summarize activities

Compile results and create summary reports

Liaise with FAD and BCAs

Collaborate with FAD in curriculum development with BCAs

Assist in creating certifications, micro-credentials, and seals that employers recognize in collaboration with FAD and DoPE

Collaborate with the FAD to support and ensure proper integration of Indigenous knowledge and multicultural perspectives into sustainability planning, operations, and education

Coordinate logistics, handle timelines, and ensure the availability of resources for successful program implementation

Develop, track, and refine sustainability metrics and reporting systems (e.g.,STARS, Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability)

Data tracking, collection, reports with figures, data presentation to track and demonstrate operational excellence

Present results of efforts to FAD and DoPE as needed

Work with CU Boulder communications teams to run events, campaigns, and materials that raise visibility for sustainability leadership

Collaborate with CU Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC), FAD and DoPE to create content for Instagram & other social media (e.g. LinkedIn, X/Twitter, BlueSky)

Draft reports, presentations, talking points, and other materials for executive leadership

Qualification

Sustainability expertiseCurriculum developmentProject managementData trackingHigher education experienceCommunity engagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or experience in related fields (e.g., sustainability, education, STEM, communication, industry collaboration, or employment)

5 years of professional related experience

Strong communication abilities to collaborate with academic leadership

Ability to learn new skills, systems, and policies quickly

Initiative to generate ideas and willingness to share these ideas and strategies with team members to accomplish goals

Ability to respond quickly to team communications

Strong skills in Microsoft Office

Preferred

Familiarity with CU Boulder course policies, curriculum, and organizational structure

Subject matter expertise in sustainability, environment, climate change, resilience, and/or adaptation in both formal and informal educational settings

Experience overseeing or revising curriculum in higher education

Experience in higher education and outreach to K12 students, and familiarity with the industry and careers in sustainability

Experience living, learning, and/or working abroad in related fields