Director-Sustainability

The Director of Sustainability is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive sustainability program that aligns with overarching goals and engages staff at all levels. This multifaceted leader will help position IU Health as a leader in environmental sustainability with the goal of upholding national environmental standards and best practices. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of environmental strategies and goals across IU Health. The Director will lead IU Health in deploying environmental sustainability actions that lead to the reduction of ecological damage and promote long-term sustainability. This leader will act in accordance with policies and procedures and exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of IU Health. 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Driving change in a fast-paced and evolving environment. 
• Improving the coordination & delivery of health care sustainability services across all areas of responsibility. 

WORK LOCATION AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• This is hybrid role with 3 days required in office (Tuesday mandatory onsite). The office is in the Medical Towers of IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, affinity groups, wellness program, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.   
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.   
• U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate certification (preferred).
• Experience in health care sustainability (preferred). 
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national emerging sustainable business strategies, life cycle assessments (LCA), ROI analysis, and other key sustainability tools and techniques. 
• Knowledge of waste and inefficiencies common to the health care setting, primarily in the supply chain. 
• Able to construct and direct a network of sustainable business resources.
• Understands environmental health and safety guidelines, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in environmental design, the green guidelines for health care, and basic environmental compliance for health care. 
• Knowledge of financial planning, including budget development.
• Understands cost-benefit analysis in the selection of sustainable business strategies. 
• Experience in change management and continuous quality improvement.
• Requires advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Senior Vice President – Chief Philanthropy Officer 

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. Through its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities), IU Health offers a full range of specialty and primary care services for children and adults. Statewide, IU Health has more than 2,600 staffed beds, $6.23 billion in net total operating revenue, and strategic service lines including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant, that have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades. IU Health has over 34,000 team members.

 

Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself. And together we can change everything.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Exce