Director of Sustainability
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Work type: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Location: Radford
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades
Title: Director of Sustainability
Application Review Date: November 20, 2026
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Director of Sustainability is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and management of Radford University's sustainability, energy conservation, and building performance programs. This position develops and advances a comprehensive campus sustainability strategy that supports the university's mission, reduces environmental impacts, improves operational efficiencies, enhances stewardship of resources, and promotes a culture of sustainability across the campus community.
The Director of Sustainability oversees the Energy Manager and Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager and serves as the university's primary leader for sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, utility conservation efforts, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and building performance optimization.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Energy Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field; or bachelor's degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master's degree.
Progressive responsibility experience in sustainability, energy management, environmental stewardship, facilities management, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience leading organizational initiatives and managing professional staff. Knowledge of sustainability principles, energy conservation practices, and building systems. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
This position is designated as essential personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education facilities or campus sustainability programs. Experience managing utility reduction, energy conservation, or carbon reduction initiatives.
Professional certifications such as: Certified Energy Manager (CEM); LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP); Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA); Certified Facility Manager (CFM); Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience with Building Automation Systems and energy analytics software. Experience securing grants and managing externally funded sustainability projects.
Employment Conditions: Essential Personnel
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position 100% telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00 some evenings and weekends.
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: FM Sustainability
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 (depending on experience)
Department Contact Name: Jennifer Hendrix
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-6491
Department Contact Email: jhendrix7@radford.edu
Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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