George Mason University · 8 hours ago
Patriot Green Fund Program Manager
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yrGeorge Mason University is seeking a Patriot Green Fund Program Manager to support its sustainability initiatives. The role involves managing the Patriot Green Fund, promoting sustainability projects, and collaborating with faculty and students to integrate sustainability into academic programs.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide overall management and oversight of all aspects of the Patriot Green Fund to ensure efficient and impactful operation, particularly distribution of funds to high-impact projects
Utilize project management software to track proposal reviews, monitor project milestones, coordinate stakeholder communication, and ensure sustainability initiatives are completed on time and within scope
Establish and make reasonable efforts to utilize the entire annual allocation of funding to finance high-impact projects, furthering key University Sustainability, Facilities, and Campus Operations goals and objectives
Promote the Patriot Green Fund as a resource to students, staff, and faculty, facilitating high-quality project applications and regular, long-term student participation on the PGF Committee for professional development and co-curricular learning
Promote and solicit project applications for the Patriot Green Fund’s grant monies through various channels, both virtual and in-person
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the development of real-world problem-solving skills and provide co-curricular learning opportunities for students through high-impact projects
Develop a target list of outreach opportunities to focus PGF efforts on high-impact projects
Promote and solicit responses to specific sustainability challenges, including those identified by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS), as well as Facilities & Campus Operations’ strategic projects and initiatives
Collaborate with faculty to incorporate ongoing sustainability projects into course assignments or capstone projects
Work with Facilities & Campus Operations, other George Mason stakeholders, and students as lead project manager to ensure PGF projects are completed
Manage outreach and communications for PGF; collaborate with Facilities & Campus Operations, Communications, and Marketing to develop and implement strategic communications strategies and plans
Develop an annual strategic plan for the PGF aligned with key George Mason University and Facilities and Campus Operations goals/objectives
Develop annual spending goals and strategies for increasing success rates for funded projects and ensuring projects align with university strategies and goals
Manage all aspects of the PGF’s budget, including budget development, planning, monthly reconciliations, etc
Manage all aspects of PGF’s administrative processes (ex. PGF interest form, PGF application process) and offer improvements where necessary
Work with Facilities Purchasing to purchase equipment for PGF-funded projects
Manage the PGF Committee, including all recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing management of student members
Manage and supervise student interns supporting the PGF, when necessary; create structured internship opportunities for students to work on targeted projects
Research best practices in similar programs at other institutions to continually improve Mason's PGF program
Promote and solicit PGF project responses for specific sustainability challenges, including those identified in AASHE STARS and other initiatives of Facilities & Campus Operations
Develop a target list of outreach opportunities to focus PGF efforts on high-impact projects
Promote the Patriot Green Fund as a resource to support these strategic initiatives
Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate active and planned sustainability initiatives into course curricula, lab activities, and capstone projects, ensuring students gain hands-on experience, apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, and contribute measurable outcomes to George Mason’s sustainability goals
Serve as Facilities & Campus Operations lead for the “Mason as a Living Lab” program, in collaboration with staff and faculty from the Institute for a Sustainable Earth
Integrate the PGF into academic units and other offices across campus, such as the Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR), Provost’s mini-grants, and programs in other offices
Collaborate with the Facilities and Campus Operations, Communications, and Marketing teams to ensure appropriate promotion and marketing of the PGF to facilitate participation and collaboration from the George Mason community
Related tasks assigned by the supervisor and department head
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Environmental Science and Policy, Public Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Business, Project Management, or possess an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Working on sustainability, resource efficiency, waste minimization, energy usage, water usage, sustainable landscaping, and/or alternative transportation initiatives
Promoting efficiencies in areas such as waste minimization, energy usage, or water usage, sustainable landscaping, and/or transportation alternatives programs within an organization
Considerable experience in project management, including successfully managing the scope, timeline, and budget of multiple projects
Budget development, management, procurement, record-keeping, and reporting
Knowledge of (either through coursework or practical work experience, or both): The range and diversity of sustainability topics in higher education; How to develop and support programming strategies and initiatives, to include developing specific strategies for grantmaking, team-building, and behavior change
Demonstrated skills in: Program and project management; Management of committees; Project oversight to ensure completion and success; Developing and managing budgets; Managing staff and volunteers; Developing and improving processes; Grant management; Writing, oral communication, public speaking, meeting facilitation, time management, problem solving, network-building, fundraising, and research
Ability to: Perform data analysis in support of reporting and decision making; Perform purchasing and reimbursement tasks; Perform monthly budget reconciliations and tracking of fiscal transactions for the PGF; Write project summaries, annual progress reports, process documentation, and reports with little oversight, and incorporate feedback from various individuals into those documents; Direct and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students seeking research and infrastructure improvement project experience; this includes interactions with students in the office and classrooms, and on the PGF Committee; Build networks and partnerships across the campus by engaging in direct outreach to academic and operational departments; Effectively oversee the work of interns and wage staff; Perform work effectively, independently, and with minimal oversight, completing assignments in a timely fashion and of high quality
Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate or Accredited Professional (preferred) Project Management Professional (preferred)
Experience working with all levels of university constituents, especially students
Experience with budgeting, procurement, and facilities improvement in higher education
Experience writing policies, plans, or strategies for sustainability topics
Experience presenting sustainability topics to large audiences
Knowledge of (either through coursework or practical work experience, or both): The challenges associated with sustainability in higher education; and The AASHE STARS sustainability assessment and reporting platform
Benefits
Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary.
Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
Health/dental/vision benefits;
Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
Founded in 1957
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
Recent News
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