Assistant Director, Sustainability; Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies

Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.
Experience with design and communications platforms such as Canva is preferred.

A Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field is required.

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Colgate University, widely recognized as a national leader among private liberal arts colleges, is located in Hamilton, New York, in the scenic Chenango River Valley. In 2019, Colgate became the first college or university in New York State to achieve carbon neutrality, and its sustainability program is among the highest rated in the nation. The Environmental Studies ( ENST) Program, established in the early 1980s, is an interdisciplinary program that draws on faculty expertise from across departments, including Biology, Geography, Geology, and Economics.

The Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program share a deeply collaborative relationship that integrates campus operations, academic inquiry, and student engagement. The Assistant Director of Sustainability and Program Coordinator for Environmental Studies plays a central role at this intersection, advancing institutional sustainability goals while strengthening academic and co-curricular experiences.

This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving high-impact sustainability initiatives and student development programs. The role requires strategic thinking, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to advance institutional priorities, including carbon neutrality, climate resilience, waste reduction, and student engagement. The Program Coordinator supports the Environmental Studies Program through community building and event planning, fostering a vibrant, connected academic environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Student Supervision and Program Development

Weekdays, Occasional Weekends

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.