Sustainability Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Sustainability Program Coordinator

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Sustainability Program Coordinator supports the implementation of CSUN’s Road Map to Sustainability, evaluates sustainable technologies, manages critical program data, and coordinates campus sustainability engagement and external reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Assists in the development and execution of sustainability projects as outlined in the roadmap.
• Assists with program coordination and alignment of initiatives with the Roadmap to Sustainability.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains data required for external sustainability reporting, such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and CSU Chancellor's Office.
• Identifies and evaluates potential funding opportunities for sustainability projects, including grants, rebates, and incentives.
• Coordinates telling CSUN’s sustainability story under the vision of the Director.
• Develops, implements, and maintains Smartsheet tools-including workflows, dashboards, forms, and automations-to support sustainability planning, project tracking, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a job related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental studies, environmental science, public administration, planning, data analytics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional experience supporting sustainability programs, project coordination, data management, or related analytical or technical work.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of sustainability principles, reporting frameworks, and program implementation within higher education or similar large, complex organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of sustainability practices, reporting standards such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and CSU Chancellor’s Office requirements. Proven experience conducting cost-benefit analyses, managing sustainability projects, and securing funding through grants, rebates, and incentives is essential.
• Expertise with digital platforms including Smartsheet and PowerBI for effective project tracking, reporting, and visualization is critical.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to cultivate productive partnerships across diverse departments, and proficiency in coordinating sustainability storytelling and educational initiatives are also required.
• Additional abilities include strong organizational and process management skills, attention to detail in data management and reporting, and the capability to independently resolve routine to moderately complex operational issues.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 4562 / Sustainability Professional II / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5787- $ 6647 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $ 5787 - $ 8430 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through February 18, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Feb 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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