UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR
OFFICER OF ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYEE\OHR DATE: 11/13/07
a. Working Title: CAMPUS OPERATIONS SUSTAINABILITY
& RECYCLING MANAGER
b. Department: Facilities Services
c. Employee Name:
d. Actual FTE: 1
e. Position No.: B98548
[X] Exempt (From OT)
[X] Revised, Date: 11/01/07
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
(Include budgetary authority, supervisory responsibilities, level of decision-making, and reporting
relationship.)
This position serves to advance the University of Oregon’s efforts as a sustainability
leader in higher education through campus operations including direction of the Campus
Recycling Program. This position is responsible to identify, research, plan, promote and
coordinate sustainability and conservation initiatives. Areas of focus include: solid
waste, composting, water, energy, transportation, procurement and student projects,
while ensuring solid waste and diversion practices are in compliance with relevant
Federal, State, Local and University regulations.
Position involves representing UO sustainability and recycling issues to campus
administration, student government, campus community, legislative groups, media
agencies, other institutions and external entities. Serve on campus, local, state and
national committees dealing with sustainability and recycling issues.
Responsible for outreach and education to campus community, other universities,
agencies and other external entities on campus sustainability, waste management
and recycling. Manage campus environmental department coordinators list serve.
Responsible for developing Recycling Program administrative and operating policies.
Position directs Campus Recycling Program management, classified staff, student
employees, academic interns and contractors in maintaining efficacy of Program.
Management, administration and securing of 3 annual budgets (Facilities, ASUO,
Housing) plus program revenue, contracts and other funding sources such as grants total of $500.000+.
The position reports to William Kasper, Facilities Purchasing and Contracts Manager.
This position is expected to work independently and make management decisions
daily.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERCENTAGE OF TIME
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50% RECYCLING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Direct Campus Recycling Program operations and administration.
Responsible for 4 full-time Recycling Coordinators, 2 student administrative assistants,
academic interns, ~45 student recyclers (~12 FTE) through the classified coordinators.
Supervise web design contractor and 2-4 Student Education Coordinators.
Develop and implement campus-wide and program waste reduction and recycling
policies, projects, goals (recycling paper policy, reusable office supply, zero waste,
composting, etc.), operating policies and systems (i.e. collection strategies, reusable
office supply).
Work with UO administrators on project/program implementation (i.e. reusable plates
in Housing, composting in student union).
Develop, manage and administer Campus Recycling multi-funded budget including
securing 3 annual budgets (Facilities, ASUO and Housing) plus contracts, material
revenue, and other funding sources for an annual total of ~$500,000. Seek grant and
other funding opportunities.
Negotiate, manage and administer Program contracts (cardboard, Housing ASUO,
campus vending contract).
Ensure comprehensive tracking, monitor Recycling Program performance (i.e. analysis
of campus waste stream, labor costs). Present to key administrators, government
agencies and other colleges for reporting and national benchmarking.
Stay abreast of latest waste management technology, legislative regulations and other
institutional sustainability and recycling efforts. Ensure program compliance.
Assist Recycling Coordinators in operational functions as needed (i.e. especially during
finals weeks, ASUO Street Fairs, Folk Festival, Move-outs). Forklift operation, driving
large vehicles.
30% SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
In conjunction with key campus administrators, establish campus sustainability goals,
policies and program development (i.e. UO environmental campus sustainable
development guidelines, composting program).
Research and identify sustainable technologies, laws and best practice in operational
sustainability including providing technical assistance and funding resources. Keep key
administrators apprized on campus sustainability issues in higher education (i.e Higher
Ed Sustainability Act).
Work with Operations Sustainability Working Group to strategize, propose and integrate
sustainability principles into operations functions of the University (sustainable
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construction standards, composting, energy conservation, environmentally preferable
purchasing).
Work with Facilities, campus departments, administrators and students to implement
sustainability projects including analysis of project effectiveness.
Supervise student academic interns to perform research and implement educational
projects on campus sustainability issues.
10% SUSTAINABILITY AND RECYCLING PROGRAM REPRESENTATION
Liaison to campus, administration, ASUO environmental coordinator, student groups,
institutions of higher education and various agencies on sustainability and recycling
issues.
Publicize, promote and communicate UO’s efforts on sustainability initiatives.
Represent the campus on university, county, state and national committees (i.e. Facilities
Sustainability Working Group, College and University Recycling Council, Recyclemania
National Steering Committee).
Manage campus Environmental Coordinators list serve to communicate to departments
on environmental issues.
Outreach to other institutions, entities and agencies through networking, on-site visits,
workshops, conferences and presentations.
10% SUSTAINABILITY AND RECYCLING EDUCATION
Chief educator for campus sustainability. Includes: explaining program/University goals,
organizing educational campaigns, workshops, providing tours and giving presentations.
Supervise 2-4 student educational coordinators and academic interns on developing
educational materials and staging campaigns on sustainability and waste related
education (i.e. Earth Day, Global Warming Campaign, Recyclemania, Refillables
Campaign).
Coordinate campus -wide sustainability and recycling educational events with student
groups, UO classes and the ASUO.
Oversee sustainability and recycling educational materials and activities including printed
materials and educational events.
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Number of employees supervised.
3
~40
Classified
1
Student
35
Officer of Administration
% of Time Spent in Supervision
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIRED
* Experience in Program administration including management of organizations,
employees, large budgets and resources.
* Demonstrated knowledge in operational sustainability practices in an institutional setting
including resources such as organizations and educational networks .
* Experience in waste management and recycling.
* Ability to write reports, analyze data and give oral presentations.
* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work on a team, build coalitions, network and deal
with diverse populations and interests.
* Ability to work professionally and independently.
* Experience in designing and coordinating workshops and large educational events and
campaigns.
* College degree with demonstrated experience in collegiate programs involving
interactions with administrators and students preferred.
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