The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is Harvard's largest school, comprised of diverse, multi-component sectors including research laboratories, libraries, residential, athletic facilities, offices, classrooms, IT, and museums. This role is an integral member of the FAS and Office for Sustainability (OFS) teams. This role has two primary responsibilities including (1) implementing projects focused on reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in FAS buildings and (2) management of a group of undergraduates, called REPs, in order to increase energy efficiency through occupant behavior. This position will be managed by OFS yet work as part of the FAS's Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP). The position will implement the REP program with the REPs, set goals, measure the programs' success, and evaluate opportunities for improvement. In addition, the position will work with the FAS Energy & Sustainability team and Associate Director of Building Mechanical Systems in OPRP to manage the implementation of sustainability related projects. The role has seasonal fluctuations with a focus on supporting the REPs during the academic year with project management support throughout the calendar year.
Position Description
Manage FAS Energy & Sustainability Projects:
With the OPRP/FAS leadership, manage projects, budgets, and expenditures related to the FAS Energy and Sustainability Program.
Working with the OPRP/FAS Energy & Sustainability Program colleagues to identify metrics/KPIs to measure progress as well as technical innovations for a range of sustainability initiatives related to building operations.
Manage REP:
Work with OPRP/FAS senior leadership to identify opportunities for integration of energy efficiency and/or sustainability into operational procedures in dorm/house life.
Implement, oversee and coordinate outreach and educational campaigns for the REP with implementation in the first-year dormitories, and undergraduate Houses.
Design projects, campaigns, competitions to measure and elucidate the resource consumption of our campus (for instance, measure heating flows in dorms, and the electricity consumption of the Houses.)
Manage the workload and accountability for the REPs including experiential learning experiences designed to integrate sustainability into operational procedures.
Analyze, interpret and present the data in actionable ways. Communicate progress and success of REP to OPRP, FAS leadership and other internal stakeholders.
Manage/monitor the REP budget including processing weekly payroll to stay within budget.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in campus sustainability, institutional change, facility energy reduction strategies or applicable experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Additional qualifications:
Project management experience
Understanding of building systems and energy consumption of building
Experience working with and mentoring college age students preferred
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability
Experience collecting, analyzing and presenting data to understand and drive decision making
Excellent and proven communication, teamwork and relationship building skills
Must be able to initiate and implement projects with teams and often without immediate oversight
Requires flexibility to adjust schedule to work outside normal business hours including but not limited to early morning hours, evening hours and weekends to accommodate student meetings and events.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity and contribution to an inclusive work and learning environment.
Technology Skills Required:Experience with all Microsoft Office applications is necessary; basic graphic design and data analysis skills are highly desirable.
Working Conditions
Emergency Status Description: This role is considered non-essential and may be eligible for flex-work arrangements in accordance with departmental policies and manager approval.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Harvard University has a long commitment to confronting the global challenges of climate change and sustainable development through its research, teaching, and institutional action. The University-wide Office for Sustainability (OFS), created in 2008, plays a pivotal role in bringing together students, faculty, and staff to use the campus as a living laboratory for piloting and proving solutions that address intergenerational wellbeing and lead to a sustainable future. Our efforts are driven by a University-wide Sustainability Action Plan, which includes goals to be fossil fuel-free by 2050 and fossil fuel-neutral by 2026.
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Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: 359057 Admin Dept/Program Admin
Job Function: General Administration
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
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